TURF Moor chief Stan Ternent believes Burnley fans have yet to see the best of David Johnson and Paul Gascoigne -- despite the fact both have made huge impressions during their first week with the club.
Burnley boss Ternent, who snapped up Johnson on a month's loan before then stunning the football world with the capture of Gazza, has been delighted by the contribution of his two new boys so far.
But, as the Clarets prepared to meet Sheffield United at Bramall Lane today, he insisted there's still plenty more to come from the deadly duo as they close in on a play-off place.
"Both Johnno and Paul need a game or two, but I thought they were smashing against Bradford," enthused Ternent.
"Johnno got another goal and Paul showed some beautiful touches which was good class."
Now Ternent believes the addition of the pair has given him the options necessary to sustain the push for a top-six spot over the remainder of the campaign.
"I keep saying, we'll be there or thereabouts at the end," he added.
"We've got six to go, and we're in a good position. I'm really, really pleased with the players.
"They've done extremely well this season. Seven points from the last nine is excellent, and if we carry on like that, I'll be more than happy."
Meanwhile, underfire Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock plans to bring down the curtain on one of the worst week's of his managerial career by masterminding Burnley's downfall this afternoon.
Warnock was heavily criticised in the Press for his role in the battle of Bramall Lane last weekend when Blackburn referee Eddie Wolstenholme was forced to abandon United's game against West Brom after the home side were reduced to six men.
The whole affair left a sour taste in the mouths of everyone concerned as both sides traded insults and accusations in the aftermath.
And Warnock now wants to put one of his darkest days in football behind him as he prepares for the visit of the promotion-chasing Clarets.
"It's been a nightmare for me and my family and I don't want to go through anything like that again," confessed the Blades boss.
"I thought in this country you were innocent until proven guilty. Some of the comments have been out of order but I suppose that's what sells papers.
"I watched so many programmes last weekend that I just couldn't believe what I was seeing. I felt very, very disappointed."
The game was abandoned after 82 minutes with Albion leading 3-0 because United were left with only six players on the pitch.
Simon Tracey, Georges Santos and Patrick Suffo were all sent-off while Michael Brown and Rob Ullathorne went off injured.
However, the Football League Board ruled at a meeting on Thursday that the result should stand.
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