Burnley: August 2009 Archives

Cousin set for Clarets loan

Burnley are close to sealing a deal which will take Hull striker Daniel Cousin to Turf Moor on a season-long loan.

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Coyle rules out stopper's fitness chances

Owen Coyle has revealed that Burnley defender Steven Caldwell is unlikely to be fit to play for Scotland in their World Cup qualifiers.

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Clarets could make late swoops - Coyle

Owen Coyle has hinted that he could delve into the transfer market to bolster his Burnley squad before the deadline on Tuesday.

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Chelsea 3-0 Burnley

Goals from Nicolas Anelka, Michael Ballack and Ashley Cole saw Chelsea cruise to victory against Premiership new boys Burnley.

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FT:Chelsea 3-0 Burnley: Chelsea cruise to a deserved victory with a dominant display to overcome Burnley's early resistance.

GOAL:Chelsea 3-0 Burnley: (52mins) Ashley Cole fires home with a stunning volley past Jensen.

GOAL:Chelsea 2-0 Burnley: (47mins) Ballack scores with a diving header from Lampard's cross

HT:Chelsea 1-0 Burnley: Chelsea deservedly lead at the break through Anelka after dominating.

GOAL:Chelsea 1-0 Burnley: (45mins) Anelka slides the ball home from Drogba's cross

LINE UP: Jensen, Mears, Carlisle, Bikey, Jordan, Alexander, Blake, Elliott, McCann, Paterson, Steven Fletcher

LINE UP: Cech, Bosingwa, Carvalho, Terry, Ashley Cole, Essien, Ballack, Deco, Lampard, Anelka, Drogba

Defender blow for Clarets

Burnley boss Owen Coyle will be without the services of suspended defender Richard Eckersley for the clash at Chelsea.

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Midfielder to sign

Burnley boss Owen Coyle is looking to try and snatch Ipswich Town midfielder Owen Garvan before the transfer window shuts.

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Coyle vows attacking play

Owen Coyle says he will stick to his guns and play entertaining football to try and keep Burnley in the Premier League this season.

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Coyle happy with progress

Burnley boss Owen Coyle is to recall most of his first team for the clash at Chelsea after resting 10 players in the Carling Cup.

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AET:Hartlepool Utd 1-2 Burnley:10-man Burnley scrap through thanks to two goals from Fletcher.

GOAL:Hartlepool Utd 1-2 Burnley: (108mins)Fletcher gets his second after a low cross from the left.

RED C:Hartlepool Utd 1-1 Burnley: (Eckersley 90mins) Eckersley is sent-off after fouling Monkhouse.

ET:Hartlepool Utd 1-1 Burnley: Burnley can't force a winner after dominating and it goes to ET.

GOAL:Hartlepool Utd 1-1 Burnley: (84mins)Fletcher rounds off a good move from Burnley to level it.

HT:Hartlepool Utd 1-0 Burnley:Hartlepool are ahead at the break against the run of play.

GOAL:Hartlepool Utd 1-0 Burnley: (39mins)Boyd gives Hartlepool the lead after Monkhouse's cross.

LINE UP: Flinders, Haslam, Liddle, Collins, Hartley, McSweeney, Sweeney, Jones, Monkhouse, Behan, Boyd

LINE UP: Penny, Eckersley, Edgar, Bikey, Easton, Eagles, Gudjonsson, McDonald, Guerrero, Rodriguez, Thompson

Clarets eye keeper swoop

Tottenham are bracing themselves for a £1million pre-deadline bid from Burnley for young goalkeeper Ben Alnwick.

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Coyle ready to spend

Burnley boss Owen Coyle says if there is any money left in the club's coffers he will spend it before the transfer deadline.

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Caldwell close to comeback

Burnley have been boosted by the news that injured skipper Steven Caldwell is set to be back in training by the end of the week.

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Coyle hails 'terrific' Clarets

Owen Coyle heaped praise on his Burnley stars after Sunday's 1-0 win against Everton made it six points from two home games this week.

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Burnley 1-0 Everton

Burnley continued their good run in the Premiership with a 1-0 victory over Everton at Turf Moor.

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FT:Burnley 1-0 Everton: Burnley pick up another victory after Saha's missed second half penalty costs Everton a point at Turf Moor.

HT:Burnley 1-0 Everton: Elliot's goal gives Burnley a lead at the break in a fairly even game.

GOAL:Burnley 1-0 Everton: (34mins)Elliot hits a deflected effort to give Burnley the lead.

LINE UP: Howard, Hibbert, Yobo, Neville, Baines, Osman, Rodwell, Fellaini, Cahill, Pienaar, Saha

LINE UP: Jensen, Mears, Carlisle, Bikey, Jordan, Alexander, Steven Fletcher, Elliott, McCann, Blake, Paterson

Burnley without key duo

Burnley will again be without club captain Steven Caldwell while Michael Duff remains a doubt for the visit of Everton.

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Fans are our 14th man - Jensen

Brian Jensen has called on Burnley's fans to be the club's '14th man' and help boost the Clarets' chances of survival.

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Coyle in dreamland after United shock

Owen Coyle was proud of his players after Burnley produced a superb 1-0 victory over champions Manchester United on Wednesday.

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Clarets ace eyes more surprises

Robbie Blake hopes Burnley's critics will shut up after his sizzling volley sealed a 1-0 win against Manchester United at Turf Moor.

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United win should earn us respect - Coyle

Owen Coyle hailed his Burnley side's shock 1-0 win against Man United and says it will show they are not Premier League pushovers.

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Burnley 1-0 Manchester United

Robbie Blake and Brian Jensen were the heroes for Burnley as the home side secured all three points against champions Manchester United

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FT:Burnley 1-0 Man Utd:Burnley hold on for a shock win in their first top flight game in 33 years.

HT:Burnley 1-0 Man Utd:Jensen's late penalty save preserves the home team's lead at the break.

GOAL:Burnley 1-0 Man Utd:(18mins)Blake gives Burnley a shock lead with a thumping volley

LINE UP: Foster, O'Shea, Jonathan Evans, Brown, Evra, Park, Anderson, Carrick, Giggs, Owen, Rooney

LINE UP: Jensen, Mears, Bikey, Carlisle, Jordan, Blake, McCann, Alexander, Elliott, Steven Fletcher, Paterson

No more moves for Clarets

Burnley's spending spree is over and any more additions to the Clarets squad will have to come through loan deals.

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Debut day for duo

Burnley boss Owen Coyle may hand new signing Andre Bikey his debut at home to Manchester United tonight after he completed his move.

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Clarets to land defender

Burnley will unveil new signing Andre Bikey from Reading today and the big defender should make his debut against Manchester United.

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Search goes on for Clarets

Owen Coyle will be trying to complete the signing of Cameroon international Andre Bikey from Reading before the Man Utd clash.

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Coyle - We deserved a draw

Burnley boss Owen Coyle claims his side deserved a point after their Premier League bow ended in a 2-0 defeat at Stoke.

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Stoke City 2-0 Burnley

Stoke eased to a two-goal victory over newly promoted Burnley, who offered little resistance at the Britannia Stadium.

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FT:Stoke 2-0 Burnley:Stoke show Burnley how its done in the premiership, as they ease to a two goal victory over the new boys.

HT:Stoke 2-0 Burnley: Stoke go into the break with a deserved 2 goal lead over a poor Burnley.

GOAL:Stoke 2-0 Burnley: (33mins)Jordon heads into his own net from a long Delep throw.

GOAL:Stoke 1-0 Burnley: (19mins) Shawcross gives Stoke the lead with close range header.

LINE UP: Sorensen, Wilkinson, Abdoulaye Faye, Shawcross, Higginbotham, Lawrence, Delap, Whitehead, Etherington, Beattie, Fuller

LINE UP: Jensen, Mears, Carlisle, Jordan, Kalvenes, Alexander, Paterson, Elliott, McCann, Blake, Steven Fletcher

Coyle not confident over chances

Clarets boss Owen Coyle fears Steven Caldwell is losing his race to be fit in time for Saturday's Premier League opener at Stoke City.

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Double boost for Clarets

Burnley have announced that both Chris McCann and Jay Rodriguez have agreed new two-year contracts at the club.

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Defender deal on cards

Burnley boss Owen Coyle is expected to complete a deal for Reading centre-half Andre Bikey at some point on Thursday.

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Coyle's deal hopes

Burnley hope to reach an agreement with both Newcastle and Manchester United for new signings David Edgar and Richard Eckersley.

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Burnley look to Stoke example

Saturday's opening Premiership opponents Burnley have declared they want to emulate what Stoke did last season in the Premiership.

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Defender linked with Clarets

Burnley boss Owen Coyle is set to make a £2.5m move for Reading centre-half Andre Bikey as the transfer window draws towards a close.

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Clarets chief hails squad strength

Owen Coyle has played down the significance of Burnley losing their final three pre-season friendly games and is happy with his squad.

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Paterson ready for Potters trip

Martin Paterson proved his fitness ahead of the new season with an hour-long run out in Burnley's 1-0 friendly defeat at St Johnstone.

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Scotland date for Coyle

Burnley manager Owen Coyle is to meet with Scotland boss Craig Burley after three of his players were called up for international duty

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Burnley boss not concerned

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has played down his club's poor pre-season form and insists they will improve ahead of the new season.

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'We will improve' insists Clarets skipper

Steven Caldwell has dismissed Burnley's poor pre-season form as a 'flash-in-the-pan' and insists his side are ready for the new season.

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Former Madrid winger set to sign

Ecuadorian winger Fernando Guerrero will finalise a loan deal with Burnley today with a view to a permanent £2million transfer.

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Caldwell ready for Scots return

Burnley skipper Steven Caldwell is delighted after winning a recall to the Scotland national team for the first time in three years.

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Ecuador starlet resumes Clarets talks

Ecuadorian winger Fernando Guerrero has arrived in Burnley to hold more talks with boss Owen Coyle with a view to a £2m transfer.

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Time to get sharp - Coyle

Owen Coyle is looking for his Burnley players to step up a gear on their tour of Scotland after a disappointing display against Leeds.

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Clarets pair in fitness bid

Owen Coyle is hopeful that Martin Paterson and Michael Duff will be fit enough to feature in Burnley's two game tour of Scotland.

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Berisha exit moves closer

Besart Berisha is set to depart Burnley this week for a move to German Bundesliga 2 outfit Arminia Bielefeld.

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Coyle reveals Clarets' cash plan

Owen Coyle has revealed that Burnley will not risk their financial future by spending money they do not have this summer.

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Coyle's Guerrero hopes

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has hinted he is facing a pivotal week as he looks to sign Ecuador midfielder Fernando Guerrero.

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Cousin set for Clarets loan

Burnley are close to sealing a deal which will take Hull striker Daniel Cousin to Turf Moor on a season-long loan.

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Coyle rules out stopper's fitness chances

Owen Coyle has revealed that Burnley defender Steven Caldwell is unlikely to be fit to play for Scotland in their World Cup qualifiers.

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Clarets could make late swoops - Coyle

Owen Coyle has hinted that he could delve into the transfer market to bolster his Burnley squad before the deadline on Tuesday.

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Chelsea 3-0 Burnley

Goals from Nicolas Anelka, Michael Ballack and Ashley Cole saw Chelsea cruise to victory against Premiership new boys Burnley.

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FT:Chelsea 3-0 Burnley: Chelsea cruise to a deserved victory with a dominant display to overcome Burnley's early resistance.

GOAL:Chelsea 3-0 Burnley: (52mins) Ashley Cole fires home with a stunning volley past Jensen.

GOAL:Chelsea 2-0 Burnley: (47mins) Ballack scores with a diving header from Lampard's cross

HT:Chelsea 1-0 Burnley: Chelsea deservedly lead at the break through Anelka after dominating.

GOAL:Chelsea 1-0 Burnley: (45mins) Anelka slides the ball home from Drogba's cross

LINE UP: Jensen, Mears, Carlisle, Bikey, Jordan, Alexander, Blake, Elliott, McCann, Paterson, Steven Fletcher

LINE UP: Cech, Bosingwa, Carvalho, Terry, Ashley Cole, Essien, Ballack, Deco, Lampard, Anelka, Drogba

Defender blow for Clarets

Burnley boss Owen Coyle will be without the services of suspended defender Richard Eckersley for the clash at Chelsea.

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Midfielder to sign

Burnley boss Owen Coyle is looking to try and snatch Ipswich Town midfielder Owen Garvan before the transfer window shuts.

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Coyle vows attacking play

Owen Coyle says he will stick to his guns and play entertaining football to try and keep Burnley in the Premier League this season.

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Coyle happy with progress

Burnley boss Owen Coyle is to recall most of his first team for the clash at Chelsea after resting 10 players in the Carling Cup.

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AET:Hartlepool Utd 1-2 Burnley:10-man Burnley scrap through thanks to two goals from Fletcher.

GOAL:Hartlepool Utd 1-2 Burnley: (108mins)Fletcher gets his second after a low cross from the left.

RED C:Hartlepool Utd 1-1 Burnley: (Eckersley 90mins) Eckersley is sent-off after fouling Monkhouse.

ET:Hartlepool Utd 1-1 Burnley: Burnley can't force a winner after dominating and it goes to ET.

GOAL:Hartlepool Utd 1-1 Burnley: (84mins)Fletcher rounds off a good move from Burnley to level it.

HT:Hartlepool Utd 1-0 Burnley:Hartlepool are ahead at the break against the run of play.

GOAL:Hartlepool Utd 1-0 Burnley: (39mins)Boyd gives Hartlepool the lead after Monkhouse's cross.

LINE UP: Flinders, Haslam, Liddle, Collins, Hartley, McSweeney, Sweeney, Jones, Monkhouse, Behan, Boyd

LINE UP: Penny, Eckersley, Edgar, Bikey, Easton, Eagles, Gudjonsson, McDonald, Guerrero, Rodriguez, Thompson

Clarets eye keeper swoop

Tottenham are bracing themselves for a £1million pre-deadline bid from Burnley for young goalkeeper Ben Alnwick.

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