New assistant at Turf Moor
02 Nov 2007 - 10:36:55
Former Claret Steve Davis has been appointed assistant manager at Burnley with immediate effect.
Davis, 39, has played over 350 games for the Clarets in three separate spells and will take up the role vacated by Dave Kevan, who left the club two weeks ago.
The ex-Burnley centre-back had previously been a scout, first-team coach and also reserve team manager at Turf Moor.
Clarets boss Steve Cotterill told the club's official website: "I'm pleased that Steve has accepted the post of assistant manager. I think that from the time he's been here, he's been absolutely first-class.
"He's energetic and enthusiastic and has good ideas. I also think he does more than he needs to do and thinks out of the box, which I like. He deserves everything he's got."
Davis will take his place in the dug-out for the first time at Bramall Lane as Burnley take on Sheffield United this Saturday.