Despite the pain of relegation, it has been a season to remember for Burnley - but now they must look to the future with a host of players out of contract.

Here we look at what the future may hold for the current squad.

BRIAN JENSEN

The ‘Beast’ is coming to the end of a two-year deal offered by Owen Coyle, and his seventh season at Turf Moor. It is unclear at this stage whether that will be extended, but continuity will be important in helping Burnley get back to the top flight.

TYRONE MEARS

The pacy former West Ham and Derby right back came to the Clarets for Premier League football and shouldn’t be short of offers, despite having two years left on his contract.

STEVEN CALDWELL

The Clarets’ captain is out of contract and there is nothing, yet, to suggest that he will stay. But having led the Clarets to promotion, the club needs experienced heads to lead their bid to bounce back.

CLARKE CARLISLE

Predominantly Caldwell’s central defensive partner in the last three years, Carlisle also requires a new deal. Whether that is the wish of Brian Laws remains to be seen, but he played a massive part in the promotion season, and was the star at Wembley.

LEON CORT

The 30-year-old defender took the relegation gamble when he signed a three-and-a-half year deal from Stoke in January. Unlikely to move.

MICHAEL DUFF

The out-of-contract Northern Ireland international is desperate to add to his six seasons at Turf Moor. Having worked his way through the divisions from non-league, relegation is a bitter blow, but he wants to assist another Premier League charge.

STEPHEN JORDAN

The former Manchester City left back is nearing the end of his three-year deal and is keen to sign another one. His versatility along the backline will be key if the Clarets need to trim their squad.

GRAHAM ALEXANDER

Close to signing for another year and continue his role a player-coach. Alexander commands the respect of his team-mates and will be key to galvanising the troops after the disappointment of relegation.

MARTIN PATERSON

Another year remains on the striker’s contract, and he is likely to see it out, despite relegation. Injury has blighted his Premier League season, keeping him fully fit in the Championship will be key to another promotion push.

WADE ELLIOTT

Signed a contract extension under Owen Coyle, which would take him through to the end of next season, but the former Burnley boss is understood to be keen on working with the wide man again, at the Reebok.

KEVIN McDONALD

Has possibly cooked his goose after a trip to the pub mid-match against Manchester City. But he has yet to fulfil his potential since moving, so may have to stick his last season out.

CHRIS EAGLES

Left Manchester United in search of first team football and the opportunity to return to the Premier League. It perhaps happened sooner than he anticipated, but an abrupt end to it could force his hand in a move. The midfielder is courting interest from West Brom and Bolton.

STEVEN FLETCHER

The young Scotland striker’s first year at Burnley could be his last following relegation. Ex-boss Coyle is predicted to make another bid for the 23-year-old top scorer. But the Clarets’ £3million record signing should come at a price with three years left on his contract.

ROBBIE BLAKE

Burnley’s flair forward this week made his feelings clear about his plans for the future. He wants first team football but fears he will not get that at Turf Moor, so is looking elsewhere, which would be a blow, despite him entering the autumn of his career.

CHRIS McCANN

Fortune has not favoured the popular midfielder this season. His Premier League debut has been devastated by knee injuries. He will be hungry to help Burnley get back there in the final year of his current deal.

ANDRE BIKEY

There won’t be much of a break for the Cameroon international as he heads to South Africa on World Cup duty. Although his minutes in the Africa Cup of Nations were limited in January, he might use the tournament as a chance to put himself in the shop window, despite being contracted to the Clarets for two more years. He is understood to be on Wolves’ wanted list.

DANNY FOX

Brought in during the last transfer window to boost Burnley’s survival bid, but should still stick around even though things didn’t go to plan having signed from Celtic on a three-and-a-half year deal. The left back has plenty of Championship experience with Coventry.

JAY RODRIGUEZ

The Burnley-born striker’s progress has perhaps been hindered by promotion. It was harder for the 20-year-old to break into the side in the top flight, but next season could be his chance to shine.

STEVEN THOMPSON

The former Rangers striker is tipped for a return to Scotland when his two-year deal expires. But Burnley shouldn’t let him go without a fight. The 31-year-old has acquitted himself well.

DIEGO PENNY

The Peru international has started only one game since arriving on a free transfer two summers ago. With a year left to run on his contract, Laws might look to offload him.

NICKY WEAVER

Brought in until the end of the season in January. Would be a useful acquisition, but the former Manchester City and Charlton goalkeeper might want more assurances of first team football.

DAVID NUGENT

The on-loan Portsmouth striker has no intention of returning to Fratton Park, or plying his trade below the Premier League, so will use the last two games to put himself in the shop window.

JACK CORK

The young midfielder is under contract at Chelsea and will probably be loaned out again next season. Burnley should look to retain his services, but having proved his credentials since arriving at Turf Moor in the last transfer window, he might set his sights higher.

DAVID EDGAR

Turf Moor life has not gone to plan for the young defender. When Newcastle were relegated he jumped at the chance to stay in the Premier League with Burnley, but didn’t make his debut until Brian Laws’ first game in January and was then sent on loan to Swansea. Still has three years left on his contract.

RICHARD ECKERSLEY

Another young defender who could feel disillusioned about the opportunity of having dreams of first team football unfulfilled until he was loaned out to Plymouth late on. Next season could be the right back’s year.

BRIAN EASTON

Described as ‘one for the future’ by old boss Coyle, the young left back must wonder what that future holds after being sent back to his former club, Hamilton Academical.

JOEY GUDJONSSON

Has no future at Turf Moor after an outburst about manager Brian Laws prompted a two-week suspension.

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