Howe’s that for an appointment?

The departure of Owen Coyle 12 months ago has so far proved to be too big an obstacle for Burnley to recover from. Since the Scot left for the bright lights of Bolton, the club has slipped from its short-lived stint among the country's elite and back into the Championship, and an underwhelming first half of this season led to Coyle's successor, Brian Laws, being relieved of his duties.