JJ: Driver can do better than Clarets

07 July 2010 15:11
Hearts manager Jim Jefferies has told Andrew Driver he will attract the interest of bigger clubs than Burnley if he continues to impress.[LNB] Jambos bosses rejected an offer from the Clarets after the Championship side failed to meet their valuation of the 22-year-old winger.[LNB]And even though the highly-rated young player may be unable to secure a move elsewhere this summer, Jefferies defended the club's decision not to budge on their asking price.[LNB]He told Hearts.TV: "The club have got a value on him and, like a lot of players, you have to understand that when they are under contract.[LNB]"They (Burnley) did not offer what the club was looking for so the one good thing to come out of it is that he's here and he's a top player. We're delighted to have him.[LNB]"Some clubs in the present stage of football have to go and sell players for less than they are worth because they are struggling.[LNB]"But if we're not under such a situation, and we've got a value for the player, then we'll claim the right to redeem that money.[LNB]"Hibs did it with a lot of players recently and got a lot of benefits so, if the price is right, every player in Scotland is available but the price was not right.[LNB]"Andrew is committed to seeing out his contract and competing, but obviously playing well for Hearts he'll attract bigger clubs than Burnley."

Source: Team_Talk