Will the Last Person to Leave Turn the Light Out?

Fans of Burnley FC, still peeved at the defection of Owen Coyle, have been rocked further by the departures of assistant Sandy Stewart, coaches John Henry, Phil Hughes and Steve Davis and chief scout Cliff Roberts, who are to join Coyle at Bolton.

If speculation is to be believed (which hopefully it isn`t) Chris Eagles and David Nugent will be on their way to the Reebok. Prospective loanee, Jack Wilshire, from Arsenal. may also leave Turf Moor before he`s even arrived.

Burnley have appointed Martin Dobson (once on the books at Bolton) to look after team affairs, because he`s one of the few people left. Dobson last managed 19 years ago before being sacked by Bristol Rovers.

Barry Kilby and Brendan Flood remain in situ. For the moment, at least.