 Stewart opted to follow Coyle to Lancashire on 27 November 2007, working at Burnley for just over two years - they achieved promotion to the Premier League in 2008–09 via the play-offs.In January 2010 Coyle was appointed as manager of top-tier club Bolton Wanderers and Stewart moved with him.After finishing 14th in their first two seasons, Bolton were relegated in 2011–12 by a one-point margin, and following a poor start to the next season, the backroom team were relieved of duties on 9 October 2012.