Clarets reserve team boss Ronnie Jepson today insisted he wants to stay at Turf Moor.

The 39-year-old has been linked with the vacant managerial position at second division Huddersfield Town, but Jepson says he is happy with his lot under Stan Ternent at Burnley.

"I think there has been a bit of speculation, but then there will always be speculation about myself when the Huddersfield job comes up," said Jepson, who played 107 league games for the Terriers and was part of their promotion winning side in 1995.

"I had a happy association with Huddersfield and it is flattering to be linked with the manager's job there.

"But to be honest I am happy with what I am doing.

"As things stand I feel I am in the right place and maybe I will be looking for those jobs when I reach the right time in my career.

"Huddersfield Town are a smashing club, but I am quite happy. Burnley gave me my chance as a coach and I am enjoying that challenge."

Jepson only moved into a coaching role at Turf Moor after hanging up his boots at the end of the 2000-01 campaign, but took the Clarets reserve team close to winning the Avon Insurance League title - only a defeat in their final game of the season against Preston denied them the crown.

Town, who have received 40 applications for the post which became vacant following the sacking of Lou Macari, are believed to have started talking to those they have short-listed but there remains little indication as to who is the favourite for the McAlpine Stadium hotseat.

Ex-Terriers such as Barry Horne and Lee Sinnott have been mentioned in connection with the job and former top flight player with Oldham, Bradford, Barnsley and Charlton, Neil Redfearn, is also believed to be in the running despite recently being handed the reins at Halifax Town.

Hartlepool boss Chris Turner is another name in the frame and is reckoned to be the favourite even though the Huddersfield board remain tight-lipped about the preferences.