DAVID Jones edged a close race to top the Lancashire Telegraph’s Burnley player ratings for January.

Jones gained the highest average ratings from Clarets reporter Suzanne Geldard this month, picking up close to eight out of 10 per game.

The midfielder received nine out of 10 in the win at Yeovil as well as eight against Huddersfield and Sheffield Wednesday.

Dean Marney, Sam Vokes and Danny Ings tied for second place in the average ratings, with Tom Heaton and Kieran Trippier not far behind in joint fifth.

Top average ratings:

1 David Jones 7.80

2= Dean Marney 7.60

2= Sam Vokes 7.60

2= Danny Ings 7.60

5= Tom Heaton 7.40

5= Kieran Trippier 7.40

Who was your player of the month? Have your say using the comment facility below.