Burnley 2 Coventry 0 - 26/02/2008
Burnley 2 Coventry 0 - 26/02/2008
Burnley: Brian Jensen, Jon Harley, Clarke Carlisle, Graham Alexander, Steve Caldwell, Wade Elliott, Johannes Gudjonsson (Mark Randall 58), Chris McCann, James O'Connor, Ade Akinbiyi (John Spicer 89), Kyle Lafferty (Robert Blake 78)
Subs not used: David Unsworth, Gabor Kiraly
Booked: Chris McCann 48
Goals: Chris McCann 20, Steve Caldwell 85
Coventry City: Andy Marshall, Elliott Ward, Daniel Fox, Marcus Hall, Michael Hughes, Kevin Thornton, Isaac Osbourne, Julian Gray, Jay Tabb (Robbie Simpson 70), Leon Best, Michael Mifsud
Subs not used: Christopher Birchall, Scott Dann, Dimitrios Konstantopoulos, Wayne Andrews
Attendance: 9779
Referee: T Bates
Teamtalk
Chris McCann notched his fifth goal of the season as Burnley beat Chris Coleman's Coventry 2-0 in the Championship at Turf Moor on Tuesday.
Highly-rated midfielder McCann struck in clinical fashion with a vicious left-foot volley from close range in the 20th minute before skipper Steven Caldwell nodded in a late second to put a smile back on his manager's face.
Coyle awoke to the news that Andy Cole - who has scored four goals in three appearances since joining the Clarets on loan from Sunderland - had been arrested by police after an alleged attack on his wife.
The former Manchester United striker, 36, was picked up in the early hours of Monday morning at his home in Alderley Edge, Cheshire and was missing from the side which lined up against the Sky Blues.
Later on this afternoon, Burnley were hit with a £10,000 fine by the Football Association for failing to control their players after McCann and Joey Gudjonsson were shown straight red cards for reckless tackles in a derby clash against Preston in December.
But McCann's tidy finish and Caldwell's thumping far-post header went some way to wiping the frown off Coyle's face as Burnley kept their play-off bid firmly on track.
Coleman - whose Coventry tenure began with an impressive 2-0 home win against neighbours Leicester on Saturday - could take heart from his side's spirit as they prepare for a relegation dogfight.
A chronic lack of quality undermined their efforts, though, and that Burnley goalkeeper Brian Jensen was not seriously tested until the 65th minute said everything.
Burnley dominated the early exchanges and with 20 minutes played they opened the scoring as a deep corner from the right by Wade Elliott was headed back into the danger zone by Caldwell.
Clarke Carlisle attempted an acrobatic volley which Andy Marshall repelled but the Sky Blues stopper was powerless to prevent McCann lashing in the rebound from little more than six yards.
Coventry's response was encouraging and Malta international Michael Mifsud - who scored twice at Blackburn last month in a notable 4-1 FA Cup third-round win - burst into life after the break.
Two minutes after the restart he shot narrowly over the crossbar and then four minutes later the Sky Blues went even closer when centre-back Elliott Ward headed straight at Jensen from a Daniel Fox corner.
Mifsud then drew a smart stop from Jensen with 25 minutes remaining with a low strike from the edge of the 18-yard box but Burnley spurned several chances to increase their lead.
Nevertheless, victory was secured five minutes from time when substitute Robbie Blake delivered an inswinging left-wing corner to the far post and Caldwell rose highest to head home.
CCFC
It was a disappointing night for Chris Coleman in his first away trip as the Sky Blues lost 2-0 to Burnley, with a goal in each half taking the points for the home side.
Coleman made one enforced change from the side which beat Leicester City 2-0 on Saturday.
Kevin Thornton, who was so effective when coming on as a substitute against the Foxes, started in place of the concussed Stephen Hughes, with Chris Birchall taking the Irishman's place on the bench.
Owen Coyle made two changes for Burnley, with Ade Akinbiyi replacing Blake and Clarke Carlisle coming into the side for Stan Varga, who was suffering from a virus.
In the first chance for the Sky Blues on 10 minutes, Julian Gray lifted his shot over the crossbar following good build-up play, while Leon Best saw his shot deflected wide for a corner four minutes later.
At the other end, Burnley were also trying their hardest to break down the Sky Blues in the final third and after Osbourne had cleared Wade Elliott's cross for a corner, Marshall punched away the danger for another set piece. The Sky Blues weren't so lucky and after a goalmouth scramble, Chris McCann fired the ball home in the 20th minute to give the home side the lead.
After 28 minutes, the Sky Blues had the ball in the back of the net through Julian Gray, but there could be no complaint when it was ruled out for an offside position.
Moments later, Best shot wide after being expertly put through by Tabb, with Coleman's men struggling to break Burnley down.
The Sky Blues started the second half brightly and moments after the restart, Mifsud lifted his shot over the crossbar after good work by Tabb.
A Fox free kick was deflected for a corner on 50 minutes and from the resulting set-piece, the left-back centred the ball for Best, who directed the ball into the arms of Jensen.
Randall replaced Gudjonsson for Burnley just before the hour and he made an immediate impression, firing not far over Marshall's goal.
But the best opportunity certainly went to Mifsud in the 65th minute - the Maltese striker forcing Jensen to push the ball round his post with a stinging 20-yard drive.
Coleman made his first change of the game on 70 minutes, with Robbie Simpson replacing Tabb, although it was Burnley who nearly scored again immediately after when Randall curled his shot around the post, while Lafferty also went close for the home side.
However the misery was compounded for Sky Blues on 85 minutes when Caldwell headed past Marshall to make it 2-0 and seal the win. A late substitution for Burnley came in the shape of John Spicer replacing Ade Akinbiyi in the 87 minute. In a last ditch attempt to pull one back for the Sky Blues Simpson put a shot wide of the keeper in the 91 minute.
4thegame
Goals from Chris McCann and Steven Caldwell pushed Burnley back to within two points of the Championship play-off zone.
McCann took his tally to the season for five with a 20th minute drive, while Caldwell's late header was his first for the Clarets since signing in January 2007.
McCann seized his opportunity when the Coventry City defence failed to deal with Wade Elliott's 20th minute corner.
However, there was a hint of controversy in the build-up as Kyle Lafferty appeared to handle the ball inside the area.
But referee Tony Bates ignored the Sky Blues' appeals and Leon Best could only add to their frustration as he had an effort ruled out for offside six minutes later.
It was about as close as they came to getting back on level terms before the break.
But Coventry, under new management following last week's appointment of former Fulham boss Chris Coleman, got the second half off to a bright start and it took a brave block from Graham Alexander to keep out Daniel Fox's driven free-kick.
Coleman had won his first game in charge with a 2-0 victory at home to Leicester City last weekend.
However, the Welshman lost his 100 per cent record at Turf Moor as the home side always looked in control.
Clarets goalkeeper Brian Jensen did go on to make two good saves from Ward and Michael Mifsud.
But Caldwell made certain of a valuable home win with five minutes to go as he thumped in a far post header from substitute Robbie Blake's left-wing corner.
Burnley: Brian Jensen, Jon Harley, Clarke Carlisle, Graham Alexander, Steve Caldwell, Wade Elliott, Johannes Gudjonsson (Mark Randall 58), Chris McCann, James O'Connor, Ade Akinbiyi (John Spicer 89), Kyle Lafferty (Robert Blake 78)
Subs not used: David Unsworth, Gabor Kiraly
Booked: Chris McCann 48
Goals: Chris McCann 20, Steve Caldwell 85
Coventry City: Andy Marshall, Elliott Ward, Daniel Fox, Marcus Hall, Michael Hughes, Kevin Thornton, Isaac Osbourne, Julian Gray, Jay Tabb (Robbie Simpson 70), Leon Best, Michael Mifsud
Subs not used: Christopher Birchall, Scott Dann, Dimitrios Konstantopoulos, Wayne Andrews
Attendance: 9779
Referee: T Bates
Teamtalk
Chris McCann notched his fifth goal of the season as Burnley beat Chris Coleman's Coventry 2-0 in the Championship at Turf Moor on Tuesday.
Highly-rated midfielder McCann struck in clinical fashion with a vicious left-foot volley from close range in the 20th minute before skipper Steven Caldwell nodded in a late second to put a smile back on his manager's face.
Coyle awoke to the news that Andy Cole - who has scored four goals in three appearances since joining the Clarets on loan from Sunderland - had been arrested by police after an alleged attack on his wife.
The former Manchester United striker, 36, was picked up in the early hours of Monday morning at his home in Alderley Edge, Cheshire and was missing from the side which lined up against the Sky Blues.
Later on this afternoon, Burnley were hit with a £10,000 fine by the Football Association for failing to control their players after McCann and Joey Gudjonsson were shown straight red cards for reckless tackles in a derby clash against Preston in December.
But McCann's tidy finish and Caldwell's thumping far-post header went some way to wiping the frown off Coyle's face as Burnley kept their play-off bid firmly on track.
Coleman - whose Coventry tenure began with an impressive 2-0 home win against neighbours Leicester on Saturday - could take heart from his side's spirit as they prepare for a relegation dogfight.
A chronic lack of quality undermined their efforts, though, and that Burnley goalkeeper Brian Jensen was not seriously tested until the 65th minute said everything.
Burnley dominated the early exchanges and with 20 minutes played they opened the scoring as a deep corner from the right by Wade Elliott was headed back into the danger zone by Caldwell.
Clarke Carlisle attempted an acrobatic volley which Andy Marshall repelled but the Sky Blues stopper was powerless to prevent McCann lashing in the rebound from little more than six yards.
Coventry's response was encouraging and Malta international Michael Mifsud - who scored twice at Blackburn last month in a notable 4-1 FA Cup third-round win - burst into life after the break.
Two minutes after the restart he shot narrowly over the crossbar and then four minutes later the Sky Blues went even closer when centre-back Elliott Ward headed straight at Jensen from a Daniel Fox corner.
Mifsud then drew a smart stop from Jensen with 25 minutes remaining with a low strike from the edge of the 18-yard box but Burnley spurned several chances to increase their lead.
Nevertheless, victory was secured five minutes from time when substitute Robbie Blake delivered an inswinging left-wing corner to the far post and Caldwell rose highest to head home.
CCFC
It was a disappointing night for Chris Coleman in his first away trip as the Sky Blues lost 2-0 to Burnley, with a goal in each half taking the points for the home side.
Coleman made one enforced change from the side which beat Leicester City 2-0 on Saturday.
Kevin Thornton, who was so effective when coming on as a substitute against the Foxes, started in place of the concussed Stephen Hughes, with Chris Birchall taking the Irishman's place on the bench.
Owen Coyle made two changes for Burnley, with Ade Akinbiyi replacing Blake and Clarke Carlisle coming into the side for Stan Varga, who was suffering from a virus.
In the first chance for the Sky Blues on 10 minutes, Julian Gray lifted his shot over the crossbar following good build-up play, while Leon Best saw his shot deflected wide for a corner four minutes later.
At the other end, Burnley were also trying their hardest to break down the Sky Blues in the final third and after Osbourne had cleared Wade Elliott's cross for a corner, Marshall punched away the danger for another set piece. The Sky Blues weren't so lucky and after a goalmouth scramble, Chris McCann fired the ball home in the 20th minute to give the home side the lead.
After 28 minutes, the Sky Blues had the ball in the back of the net through Julian Gray, but there could be no complaint when it was ruled out for an offside position.
Moments later, Best shot wide after being expertly put through by Tabb, with Coleman's men struggling to break Burnley down.
The Sky Blues started the second half brightly and moments after the restart, Mifsud lifted his shot over the crossbar after good work by Tabb.
A Fox free kick was deflected for a corner on 50 minutes and from the resulting set-piece, the left-back centred the ball for Best, who directed the ball into the arms of Jensen.
Randall replaced Gudjonsson for Burnley just before the hour and he made an immediate impression, firing not far over Marshall's goal.
But the best opportunity certainly went to Mifsud in the 65th minute - the Maltese striker forcing Jensen to push the ball round his post with a stinging 20-yard drive.
Coleman made his first change of the game on 70 minutes, with Robbie Simpson replacing Tabb, although it was Burnley who nearly scored again immediately after when Randall curled his shot around the post, while Lafferty also went close for the home side.
However the misery was compounded for Sky Blues on 85 minutes when Caldwell headed past Marshall to make it 2-0 and seal the win. A late substitution for Burnley came in the shape of John Spicer replacing Ade Akinbiyi in the 87 minute. In a last ditch attempt to pull one back for the Sky Blues Simpson put a shot wide of the keeper in the 91 minute.
4thegame
Goals from Chris McCann and Steven Caldwell pushed Burnley back to within two points of the Championship play-off zone.
McCann took his tally to the season for five with a 20th minute drive, while Caldwell's late header was his first for the Clarets since signing in January 2007.
McCann seized his opportunity when the Coventry City defence failed to deal with Wade Elliott's 20th minute corner.
However, there was a hint of controversy in the build-up as Kyle Lafferty appeared to handle the ball inside the area.
But referee Tony Bates ignored the Sky Blues' appeals and Leon Best could only add to their frustration as he had an effort ruled out for offside six minutes later.
It was about as close as they came to getting back on level terms before the break.
But Coventry, under new management following last week's appointment of former Fulham boss Chris Coleman, got the second half off to a bright start and it took a brave block from Graham Alexander to keep out Daniel Fox's driven free-kick.
Coleman had won his first game in charge with a 2-0 victory at home to Leicester City last weekend.
However, the Welshman lost his 100 per cent record at Turf Moor as the home side always looked in control.
Clarets goalkeeper Brian Jensen did go on to make two good saves from Ward and Michael Mifsud.
But Caldwell made certain of a valuable home win with five minutes to go as he thumped in a far post header from substitute Robbie Blake's left-wing corner.
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