It is a good time to be a Burnley supporter right now.
Sean Dyche’s side are up to 9th in the Premier League after Sam Vokes got the decider in a 1-0 win over champions Leicester City. The club could have their league status secured by March but are looking up rather than down.
They will also be welcoming £18m of new talent to Turf Moor. On Tuesday, Burnley confirmed the capture of Ashley Westwood from Aston Villa for £5m and Robbie Brady from Norwich for an initial outlay of £10m [with £3m payable if Brady hits appearance and performance targets].
The capture of Brady means Burnley have now broken their club record transfer fee for the second time in six months. Brady is the new record signing, surpassing old record signing and former St Kevin’s Boys teammate, Jeff Hendrick.
Now that they're reunited, another excuse to use this Jeff Hendrick/Robbie Brady pic pic.twitter.com/5ubR7XOeYY
— Aidan O'Hara (@oharaa) January 31, 2017
Hendrick partnered Joey Barton in midfield for Burnley last night but had one thing on his mind after helping his side to another impressive victory.
Good to have the old gang back together…
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Following Burnley’s latest victory, Dyche told the club’s official website how pleased he was with the double signing. “He’s a good technician and keeps the ball well, so I think he’s a good one for us,” he said:
“He’s got to earn the right, as has Robbie. He is a different type, he can play in a couple of different positions and was hungry with a desire to be back in the Premier League and we want him to take on that challenge.
“It’s been a tough deal to get through, that one, and we’re delighted to have him and Ashley here.
“They both have different strengths to them, and they add to the group – and I mean that because I believe in the group.”
Hendrick, Brady and fellow Ireland international Stephen Ward will next face Watford on Saturday.
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