Ex-Burnley FC boss Chris Waddle calls on Clarets to steel themselves for relegation scrap

Ex-Burnley FC boss Chris Waddle calls on Clarets to steel themselves for relegation scrap

Former Burnley FC boss Chris Waddle believes his old club will have to show their mettle if they are to avoid dropping back into the Championship.

The Tottenham legend predicts they need to win of their remaining thirteen games to give themselves a chance of securing their top-flight status.

The 49-year-old told the Lancashire Telegraph: “Promotion’s exciting for the fans, the players and the club, and the enthusiasm and adrenaline gives you that extra yard.

“But it’s hard to sustain that at this level. You push your body and play above average.

“At Championship level you could probably get away with a few bad performances, but in the Premier League you get punished.

“They have learnt the hard way how ruthless it is. They’ve had highs and lows. Obviously they’re still in a fight to stay up, which is going to go right to the end.

“They’ve held their own in the Premier League, but they’re starting to feel the pace now.

“It’s difficult because teams know a lot more about Burnley Football Club than they did at the start of the season."

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