Burnley: October 2009 Archives

A Graham Alexander brace helps Burnley to a 2-0 win at Turf Moor but referee Mike Jones stole the show for all the wrong reasons.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle will give a late fitness check to keeper Brian Jensen ahead of the clash with Hull on Saturday.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has paid tribute to Graham Alexander who is set for his 100th appearance for the club against Hull.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has called on the fans to retain a sense of reality as the Clarets prepare to face Hull.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle says he is 'hopeful' that keeper Brian Jensen will be fit to face Hull at the weekend.

Burnley midfielder Graham Alexander is closing in on his 100th appearance for the club against Hull on Saturday.

Burnley's number two keeper Diego Penny is ready to step into the breach if and when Brian Jensen is ruled out of the Hull clash.

Burnley have revealed that Brian Jensen has suffered only slight ankle ligament damage in the defeat to Wigan on Saturday.

Burnley's hopes of landing Celtic defender Gary Caldwell are set to be hit by the announcement of Gordon Strachan at Middlesbrough.

Brondby's Sweden international Samuel Holmen has admitted he would be keen on a move to England amid reported interest from Burnley.

A clinical Wigan Athletic put Burnley to the sword despite the home side taking the lead in the opening five minutes.

Burnley defender Tyrone Mears insists the Clarets will soon shed their Jekyll-and-Hyde form after losing all five away games.

Burnley winger Fernando Guerrero returns to the squad for the home clash with Wigan after a hamstring problem.

Burnley striker Robbie Blake claims he wants to win a new deal at Turf Moor and end his career at the club.

Burnley have been handed a major boost on the playing front with the news that Wade Elliott will be available to face Wigan.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle is sweating on the availability of midfielder Wade Elliott for the weekend clash with Wigan

Clarets captain Steven Caldwell has told his team to cut out the sloppy defensive errors that continue to cost them away points.

Robbie Blake feels it's crucial Burnley bounce back from their derby defeat in their next two crunch games against Wigan and Hull.

Owen Coyle insists Burnley won't change their attacking style of play on their travels and feels a first away win is around the corner.

Blackburn earned the bragging rights and all three points as they came from behind to beat Burnley 3-2.

Burnley will again be without Jay Rodriguez, Chris McCann and Martin Paterson for Sunday's East Lancashire derby at Blackburn Rovers.

Clarke Carlisle says Burnley need to focus on securing three points and not get caught up in the derby atmosphere against Blackburn.

Nice are Burnley's main rivals for the signature of Scottish international centre-back Gary Caldwell from Celtic.

Keeper Brian Jensen has called on the fans at the East Lancashire derby to 'keep the passion in the stands' as anticipation grows.

Burnley striker Robbie Blake claims a win in this weekend's derby with Blackburn would be 'better than winning the play-off final'.

Burnley centre half Clark Carlisle says the team and the manager deserve more credit for their quality of performance.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle is weighing up a move for Celtic's Gary Caldwell when the transfer window opens in January.

Jonathan Lund has made an impressive start to his Burnley career but his manager Owen Coyle is convinced there is more to come.

Owen Coyle has called for calm between rival fans ahead of the massive East Lancashire derby between Blackburn and Burnley.

Burnley's evergreen midfielder Graham Alexander is in no mood to retire and has targeted at least two more years at the top.

Skipper Steven Caldwell has shown no reaction to his first team return last weekend and is now looking ahead to the Blackburn clash.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has promised to go on the attack when his side clash with Blackburn in the eagerly awaited derby next week.

Owen Coyle has revealed Steven Fletcher had overcome an illness last week before stepping up to net against Birmingham.

Owen Coyle claims Burnley's win against Birmingham was 'the biggest of the season' despite their earlier shock victory over Man United.

Andre Bikey says he would like to continue playing in Burnley's midfield after his goalscoring antics against Birmingham on Saturday.

Burnley maintained their 100% home record as they registered a fourth home victory of the season after success over Birmingham City.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle admits that club skipper Steven Caldwell will be 'knocking his door down' to try and play this weekend.

Burnley will be without Jay Rodriguez, Chris McCann and Martin Paterson for the clash with Birmingham but Steven Caldwell may play.

Burnley have been handed a blow on the injury front with the news that Fernando Guerrero and Jay Rodriguez have picked up problems.

A Graham Alexander brace helps Burnley to a 2-0 win at Turf Moor but referee Mike Jones stole the show for all the wrong reasons.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle will give a late fitness check to keeper Brian Jensen ahead of the clash with Hull on Saturday.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has paid tribute to Graham Alexander who is set for his 100th appearance for the club against Hull.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle has called on the fans to retain a sense of reality as the Clarets prepare to face Hull.

Burnley boss Owen Coyle says he is 'hopeful' that keeper Brian Jensen will be fit to face Hull at the weekend.

Burnley midfielder Graham Alexander is closing in on his 100th appearance for the club against Hull on Saturday.

Burnley's number two keeper Diego Penny is ready to step into the breach if and when Brian Jensen is ruled out of the Hull clash.

Burnley have revealed that Brian Jensen has suffered only slight ankle ligament damage in the defeat to Wigan on Saturday.

Burnley's hopes of landing Celtic defender Gary Caldwell are set to be hit by the announcement of Gordon Strachan at Middlesbrough.

Brondby's Sweden international Samuel Holmen has admitted he would be keen on a move to England amid reported interest from Burnley.

A clinical Wigan Athletic put Burnley to the sword despite the home side taking the lead in the opening five minutes.