Burnley discover missing ingredient as game Sheffield Wednesday are put to the sword
All season long Burnley have been crying out for a player who can bring an X-Factor. Step forward one Marcus Edwards.
How often have we witnessed these glut of goalless draws and thought to ourselves: ‘if only Burnley had a player that could provide a moment of real quality to swing these tight games in their favour?’
Edwards’ arrival was billed as something of a coup for the Clarets. We were told he could well be the difference maker. That’s a lot of pressure to heap on one man’s shoulders, but on his first start, he didn’t disappoint.
After three promising substitute cameos, the Sporting winger was thrust into the starting XI for the first time against Sheffield Wednesday.
After three promising substitute cameos, the Sporting winger was thrust into the starting XI for the first time against Sheffield Wednesday.
Let’s be frank here, Burnley could easily have been two goals down at half-time. But thanks to Edwards, they held a one-goal lead.
The goal was everything we had anticipated from the 26-year-old. It came from absolutely nothing.
It settled some nerves and laid the foundations for what ultimately became a convincing win. But up to that point it had been more than an uncomfortable night for Scott Parker’s men.
