"WE are just not being clinical. We had seven or eight goal-scoring opportunities, but it's all about composure and sometimes a bit of luck.

"But you have to stay strong. I would be more worried if we weren't creating chances."

Owen Coyle's assessment of Burnley's current home form is pretty much on the money.

The Clarets were comfortably the better side. Following an initial rocky spell, they dominated possession, were denied three times by the woodwork and forced a number of excellent stops from Adriano Basso.

The performance was all the more impressive in light of the fact that Burnley were without the services of some key players.

Along with long-term absentees Berisha and Duff, Messrs. Gudjonsson, Alexander, Spicer, McCann and Gray were all sidelined through injury or suspension.

And with Carlisle limping out of the game, Caldwell filling in at right-back, Harley playing in midfield and Lafferty operating as a left winger, it's amazing that the Clarets managed to turn in such a good performance.

Yet despite their admirable application in such trying circumstances, one fact remains: Burnley have the worst home record in the Championship.

Owen Coyle has only been here for a little over a month and cannot be held responsible for what happened prior to his arrival. But on his watch, the Clarets have played six, won none, drawn three and lost three.

The root of the problem lies in the fact that during his tenure, Burnley have managed just four home goals in nine hours of football.

Andy Gray has missed two of those six games, but is more prolific on the road.

Robbie Blake seems happier creating opportunities for others.

Kyle Lafferty is marooned on the left wing and although Ade Akinbiyi has many qualities, putting away the opportunities presented to him is not chief amongst them.

For a sustained assault on the top six, the club needs to address this issue during the transfer window, as well as sourcing a ball-winning midfielder, a left-winger and another centre-half.

A Happy New Year to you all.