10 Reasons Why Burnley Are Unexpectedly Back In The Premier League
10. Sean Dyche
Few people had heard of him in Burnley prior to the appointment. Hed done a brief but sterling job at Watford before being ditched by the owners in favour of someone more high profile. His view was pragmatic. It was business. Hes that kind of bloke. Down to earth, no nonsense, the same as a player when he had an incredible will to win at all his clubs notably Chesterfield where he was centre half in the legendary side that reached an FA Cup semi-final. At Watford he learned how to work within financial constraints and it was no different at Burnley. He impressed the two co-chairmen with his stand-up PowerPoint presentation at the interviews. Other candidates had slouched in their chairs recalled one of the chairmen. He has that huge presence quality. He looks big, he commands attention. When he speaks you listen and he oozes common sense. He attributes that to a solid upbringing where he learned values. He dispenses what he calls a straightener when the occasion demands it. His core values are impressed on the players, good appearance, no daft haircuts; no texting at lunchtimes, punctuality and smartness. In essence hes a mans man, but a man that can listen to others such as his impressive backroom staff.
