Former Sheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws has been confirmed as the new Burnley boss. The former Clarets star has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at Turf Moor. Laws has never managed in the Premier League but believes he can be a big hit in the top flight.
The 48 year-old told Sky Sports News: “There’s still some people here that I played with and worked with so it’s almost like coming back home and I am relishing the challenge, I’m looking forward to it and I’m honoured that Burnley has asked me to be their manager.”
He continued: “I’ve been in the game a long time. Even though I’m 48 I’ve managed over 700 games and I’ve had two clubs in 14 years so I’ve had the experiences in all the divisions and the one that we’re all striving to get to is the Premier League and there are very few opportunities that come along.
“I think this is a perfect opportunity, not just for myself, but I think the combination, the way that Burnley want to play, the ethos of the football club, it is just we match each other on that.
“I want to be challenged with the best, just as much as the players and the supporters – just because it’s not on my CV and I haven’t worked in the Premiership doesn’t necessarily say I can’t do the job. I’m a manager and I manage football clubs.”
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