Burnley: August 2008 - news archive

More bench duty for new boy

BurnleyRussell Anderson will have to settle for a place on the bench as boss Owen Coyle names an unchanged Burnley side to face Plymouth.

Clarets set for more signings

BurnleyAssistant boss Sandy Stewart has admitted that Burnley are looking to bring in more new faces before the transfer deadline.

New boy reveals Clarets aim

BurnleyLoan signing Russell Anderson watched his new Burnley team-mates beat Oldham 3-0 in the Carling Cup and revealed his promotion target.

Coyle to pounce for Cats ace

BurnleyOwen Coyle has admitted that Sunderland defender Russell Anderson is joining Burnley on a season-long loan deal on Tuesday.

Coyle makes loans and Kiraly admission

BurnleyOwen Coyle has admitted he is looking for more loan signings, but confirmed goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly is free to leave Burnley.

McDonald set for debut

BurnleyScotland Under-21 international Kevin McDonald is set to make his full debut for Burnley in Saturday's clash with Crystal Palace.

Boss welcomes extension

BurnleyBurnley boss Owen Coyle will continue to look out for new signings prior to the closure of the transfer window on September 1.

Boss challenges players

BurnleyBurnley boss Owen Coyle has called on his players to stop feeling sorry for themselves and get back to hard graft.

Players face axe

BurnleyBurnley boss Owen Coyle has threatened his players with the axe after seeing them crash to a second successive Championship defeat.

Defender return boost

BurnleyBurnley boss Owen Coyle is boosted by the return of centre-half Clarke Carlisle for the clash with Ipswich on Saturday.

Latics next for Burnley

BurnleyBurnley have been drawn at home to League One side Oldham Athletic in the second round of the Carling Cup.

New boy strikes again

BurnleyBurnley boss Owen Coyle was full of praise for summer signing Martin Paterson after he netted twice in the win over Bury.

Coyle denies sale talk

BurnleyBurnley boss Owen Coyle has claimed suggestions that he is about to sell Albanian international Besart Berisha are incorrect.

Coyle ready to bounce back

BurnleyBurnley manager Owen Coyle has backed his side to bounce back against Bury after their humiliating opening-day defeat.

Star's international move

BurnleyBurnley have sent striker Besart Berisha out on loan to Norwegian club Rosenborg in order to improve his fitness.

Defender issues Championship warning

BurnleySteven Caldwell believes the Championship will be tougher than ever this season but insists Burnley are up for the challenge.

Blake issues Clarets boast

BurnleyStriker Robbie Blake feels the summer transfer activity at Turf Moor has transformed Burnley into a stronger squad than last season.

Striker drops quit bombshell

BurnleyBurnley striker Ade Akinbiyi has dropped the bombshell that this season could be his last as he considers quitting the game for good.

Leeds ace on way

BurnleyBurnley are reported to be lining up a move for Leeds United's Jonathan Douglas.

Leeds ace on way

BurnleyBurnley are reported to be lining up a move for Leeds United's Jonathan Douglas.

Move on for Latvian

BurnleyBurnley are in negotiations with Latvian side Olimps Riga in an effort to sign winger Aleksandrs Solovjovs.

New boy wins skipper's backing

BurnleySteven Caldwell has hailed the capture of Chris Eagles from Man United and believes he will be an excellent acquisition for Burnley.