Championship

GIVE ME TIME TO DELIVER – HAYEN

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The LeaguePaper Team
30 August 2026

OPTIMISTIC: Hayen

HEAD coach Nicky Hayen only has one point to show from his opening three games in charge of Burnley but insists the first victory won’t be long in coming.
The Clarets drew 2-2with West Ham United in their opening league game, before losing 3-1away at West Bromwich Albion.
Their League Cup campaign is also over after Bradford City beat them on penalties in midweek after they had been kept scoreless by the League One side after 90 minutes.
“I can understand the frustration of the fans after what happened last season – and how we have started t...

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