They were other clubs cast-offs as both of them first at Southampton as juniors and then later at Bournemouth: Big Sam had done little of note at other clubs, and Danny Ings had come to Burnley and suffered injuries that hampered any real progress. Charlie Austin had been the striker that took all the plaudits; what would happen when he is inevitably sold, we all asked. Where will the goals come from? But to his eternal credit, Sean Dyche was practical and calm about the sale of Austin, telling all of the players that any one of them could be the man to take over the mantle of the club's star. He told Ings and Vokes that it was up to them, that it was their chance to be the next Austin, and that one mans departure is another mans opportunity to step up to the plate. Man management at its very best. Up stepped Ings and Vokes and the rest is history, as both hit more than 20 goals for the season, the first time this had happened since the legendary partnership of Andy Lochhead and Willie Irvine back in 1964/65. What do you think of Burnley's chances in the Premier League? What do the club need to do to stave off relegation? Share your thoughts below in the comments thread.
