People support their football clubs in good times and bad times. Throughout those times people inevitably adopt their ‘favourite’ players. Jon Harley was certainly a Burnley player I was fond of.It emerged yesterday afternoon that chants of “Jon ‘arley, JON ‘ARLEY, Jon ‘arley” would no longer be heard from the Longside. Owen Coyle and the Burnley left back were unable to agree terms on a new deal.
The thing that endeared me most to Jon Harley was his cheeky cockney attitude and the way he always seemed to be smiling and enjoying his football. Add this to what I would describe as an impressive season for the Clarets, and you are bound to have a player who most fans appreciate.
Naturally, due to those reasons, I was sad to see Jon leaving the club. Truth be told however, I was not all that surprised. Members of the Clarets Mad message board have pointed out that Harley’s form this season was not his form last season, when many people pinpointed left back as a problem area. Neither in the last month has Jon Harley been at his best.
Jon Harley will certainly be missed by many fans, but he is very much replaceable. I think that Owen Coyle knows this.
In addition to Harley not agreeing a new deal, John Spicer and Garreth O'Connor have been released from the club. Gabor Kiraly has also been made available for a transfer.
Picture taken from burnleyfootballclub.com
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