Burnley: August 2008 - news archive

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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