Unsworth: Winger Treacy could fire Clarets up table on top form

8:04am Monday 10th September 2012 in Sport Photograph of the Author By Suzanne Geldard, Burnley FC reporter

DAVID Unsworth has urged Burnley not to give up on Keith Treacy, because he believes the winger is capable of influencing a top six finish.

Burnley manager Eddie Howe is prepared to listen to offers for the Irishman after hauling him off at half time during the club’s Capital One Cup win over League Two Plymouth.

It wasn’t the first time since his arrival from Preston just over a year ago that poor form had resulted in the 23-year-old’s early exit.

But it looked to be the last straw as far as Howe was concerned, with Treacy being sent to train with the club’s development squad in the after-math.

Millwall were believed to be considering a move for the Dubliner before the transfer window closed last Friday.

Treacy was loaned out to Sheffield Wednesday towards the end of last season, helping the Owls win promotion back to the Championship.

The Republic of Ireland international could now be set for his fourth club in two years, after failing to make a positive impact in the Clarets ’ new campaign.

But Unsworth, a former Burnley is adamant that if Burnley can get Treacy fit and focused on the job, it could have instant results.

“If Eddie Howe can get the best out of him for 35 games a season, Burnley will at finish in the top six, at least, without a shadow of a doubt - he is that good,” said the former defender, who worked with Treacy during his time as coach at Preston North End.

“He’s a fantastic talent. One of the best talents I’ve seen. He didn’t do it at Blackburn, he didn’t do it at Preston, I really hope he can do it at Burnley. I hope Eddie can get the best out of him because talent like his doesn’t come around very often.

“Eddie knows that because he bought him. He certainly has a player there who on his day can win a game single-handedly.

“But Keith is a complex character and needs to be treated in a certain way.

“He’s a good lad. Unfortunately he hasn’t produced on the consistent level that people close to him and people who know him know he is capable of.

“But if Keith Treacy could be their player of the year, Burnley would be in the top six.”

Comments (10)

9:25am Mon 10 Sep 12

proud burnley lad says...

get rid dnt need attitude at dis moment of tym it cud hav an affect on ovas rwnd hm if he stays
get rid dnt need attitude at dis moment of tym it cud hav an affect on ovas rwnd hm if he stays proud burnley lad

9:52am Mon 10 Sep 12

spike t says...

He has a terrible reputation. He needs to pul his tripe out!
He has a terrible reputation. He needs to pul his tripe out! spike t

10:07am Mon 10 Sep 12

MikeMada says...

The effort has to to come from the player, no-one owes him anything.
The effort has to to come from the player, no-one owes him anything. MikeMada

10:15am Mon 10 Sep 12

notchuffed says...

proud burnley lad wrote:
get rid dnt need attitude at dis moment of tym it cud hav an affect on ovas rwnd hm if he stays
What the blinking heck is this language?

Translation please in Queen's English!
[quote][p][bold]proud burnley lad[/bold] wrote: get rid dnt need attitude at dis moment of tym it cud hav an affect on ovas rwnd hm if he stays[/p][/quote]What the blinking heck is this language? Translation please in Queen's English! notchuffed

12:52pm Mon 10 Sep 12

midas says...

I believe its written in the language of the (intelectual) Pygmy, a rather young and brash type.
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I have put it through the Google translation page and it comes out as: "I think the time has come to get rid of him as we don't need that type of attitude within the team, at this moment in time. My concerns are that, if he stays, the negativity that he seems to express could have a detrimental effect on the other players around him"
.
but thats Google translation for you!
I believe its written in the language of the (intelectual) Pygmy, a rather young and brash type. . I have put it through the Google translation page and it comes out as: "I think the time has come to get rid of him as we don't need that type of attitude within the team, at this moment in time. My concerns are that, if he stays, the negativity that he seems to express could have a detrimental effect on the other players around him" . but thats Google translation for you! midas

12:55pm Mon 10 Sep 12

RUinsane says...

proud burnley lad wrote:
get rid dnt need attitude at dis moment of tym it cud hav an affect on ovas rwnd hm if he stays
.*----o----( 0 )----o----*
( X Rover thnx Ur Turd)
[quote][p][bold]proud burnley lad[/bold] wrote: get rid dnt need attitude at dis moment of tym it cud hav an affect on ovas rwnd hm if he stays[/p][/quote].*----o----( 0 )----o----* ( X Rover thnx Ur Turd) RUinsane

1:23pm Mon 10 Sep 12

makaveli96 says...

Treacy is a judas to the Rovers
Treacy is a judas to the Rovers makaveli96

4:47pm Mon 10 Sep 12

notchuffed says...

midas wrote:
I believe its written in the language of the (intelectual) Pygmy, a rather young and brash type. . I have put it through the Google translation page and it comes out as: "I think the time has come to get rid of him as we don't need that type of attitude within the team, at this moment in time. My concerns are that, if he stays, the negativity that he seems to express could have a detrimental effect on the other players around him" . but thats Google translation for you!
Ah! Thank you Midas, I understand now from your Google translation.I was trying Babelfish
[quote][p][bold]midas[/bold] wrote: I believe its written in the language of the (intelectual) Pygmy, a rather young and brash type. . I have put it through the Google translation page and it comes out as: "I think the time has come to get rid of him as we don't need that type of attitude within the team, at this moment in time. My concerns are that, if he stays, the negativity that he seems to express could have a detrimental effect on the other players around him" . but thats Google translation for you![/p][/quote]Ah! Thank you Midas, I understand now from your Google translation.I was trying Babelfish notchuffed

10:03pm Mon 10 Sep 12

proud burnley lad says...

notchuffed wrote:
midas wrote:
I believe its written in the language of the (intelectual) Pygmy, a rather young and brash type. . I have put it through the Google translation page and it comes out as: "I think the time has come to get rid of him as we don't need that type of attitude within the team, at this moment in time. My concerns are that, if he stays, the negativity that he seems to express could have a detrimental effect on the other players around him" . but thats Google translation for you!
Ah! Thank you Midas, I understand now from your Google translation.I was trying Babelfish
well done pal nw do1
[quote][p][bold]notchuffed[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]midas[/bold] wrote: I believe its written in the language of the (intelectual) Pygmy, a rather young and brash type. . I have put it through the Google translation page and it comes out as: "I think the time has come to get rid of him as we don't need that type of attitude within the team, at this moment in time. My concerns are that, if he stays, the negativity that he seems to express could have a detrimental effect on the other players around him" . but thats Google translation for you![/p][/quote]Ah! Thank you Midas, I understand now from your Google translation.I was trying Babelfish[/p][/quote]well done pal nw do1 proud burnley lad

11:45am Tue 11 Sep 12

notchuffed says...

proud burnley lad wrote:
notchuffed wrote:
midas wrote: I believe its written in the language of the (intelectual) Pygmy, a rather young and brash type. . I have put it through the Google translation page and it comes out as: "I think the time has come to get rid of him as we don't need that type of attitude within the team, at this moment in time. My concerns are that, if he stays, the negativity that he seems to express could have a detrimental effect on the other players around him" . but thats Google translation for you!
Ah! Thank you Midas, I understand now from your Google translation.I was trying Babelfish
well done pal nw do1
oooohh ! Aren't we the little brave geek, sat at home on your ownn showing a brave front.

Never mind ask mummy to read you a nice bed-time story and tuck you in.
[quote][p][bold]proud burnley lad[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]notchuffed[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]midas[/bold] wrote: I believe its written in the language of the (intelectual) Pygmy, a rather young and brash type. . I have put it through the Google translation page and it comes out as: "I think the time has come to get rid of him as we don't need that type of attitude within the team, at this moment in time. My concerns are that, if he stays, the negativity that he seems to express could have a detrimental effect on the other players around him" . but thats Google translation for you![/p][/quote]Ah! Thank you Midas, I understand now from your Google translation.I was trying Babelfish[/p][/quote]well done pal nw do1[/p][/quote]oooohh ! Aren't we the little brave geek, sat at home on your ownn showing a brave front. Never mind ask mummy to read you a nice bed-time story and tuck you in. notchuffed

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