NO ONE who heard Scott Atkinson in his post match press conference was in any doubt that he is a disciple of manager Stan Ternent - a blind man on a galloping horse could see it!

The man who successfully bid £561 to take the place on the Burnley bench delved into his mental archives to dig out some classic quotes and deliver his verdict on the match.

"I was slightly disappointed because I thought we could have had three or four in the second half," he said.

"We didn't take our chances but I am happy to extend the unbeaten run to ten games.

"We have our 50 points target and we have to crack on from there."

Even the "magic lantern" got a mention and Atkinson, who was still on cloud nine yesterday, admitted: "The Press conference was one of the highlights of my day and I think Stan really enjoyed it.

"He had a good laugh and in the players' lounge after it he was proud of the stuff that I had said and the fact I stumped the Press.

"He said he had never seen them so quiet."

The 27-year-old is a life-long Claret who now lives in Chesterfield and he admitted he had an anxious wait before he found out if his bid had been successful.

"I get a weekly newsletter from the club's website and that arrived on Friday afternoon and I thought I would have a go at the auction," said the merchandising manager from Thornton's Confectioners.

"I was playing in a charity football match for work on Friday night so I had to check my mobile at half time.

"There was a message to ring my wife Emma and she told me what I would be doing on Saturday afternoon. I told all the lads and they were delighted for me.

"I have only been married for three months and Emma did not know how much I had paid so I wondered if I would make it to four - but she has been brilliant. She is not from Burnley but she is a fan now!"

Scott paid tribute to everyone at Turf Moor for making him welcome.

He said: "When we were 3-0 up at Hillsborough I thought things couldn't get better but they did.

"The chairman was great and then Stan took me under his wing and I followed him around until he took his place in the stand.

"I did not go into the dressing room but I was in the manager's office while he spoke to the lads before the game.

"During the match I was next to Ronnie Jepson and he is a good lad.

"Watching from the bench is completely different, it is a lot quicker and you really appreciate the effort the lads are putting in.

"It is great that I have got an unbeaten record and if they ever want me to come back, I'd love it."

The day after his unforgettable experience Scott was still buzzing and admitted: "I am an ordinary bloke doing an ordinary job but I got the chance to do something extraordinary.

"I'll never forget it."