Clarets exit for Unsworth
30 Jun 2008 - 15:22:25
Veteran defender David Unsworth has left Burnley after rejecting the opportunity of taking on a player-coach role at Turf Moor.
The 34-year-old former Everton stalwart made 31 appearances for the Clarets after joining the club from Wigan Athletic last summer.
Burnley boss Owen Coyle is sorry to see Unsworth leave, telling the club's official website: "David still wanted to play at the highest level possible and I fully understand that.
"However, we can't guarantee him a first-team place at Burnley and we made that clear.
"There was an offer on the table that would have meant David taking a significant hit financially, but equally would have given him the opportunity to move into coaching.
"However, after having a chat, we've amicably decided on a parting of the ways. He's a true professional and a really good guy and he leaves with all our best wishes."