MIKE Phelan has played both with and against Paul Gascoigne and he believes he can continue to prove the knockers wrong by serving up some magic at Turf Moor.

Phelan, currently first team coach at Old Trafford, started his career at his home club Burnley and he admitted: "I think he will be a very big plus for Burnley, he really is a very nice man.

"I was in international squads with him and although he has had a lot of ups and downs, he has still had a great career.

"The deal is very similar to the one that Stan did to bring Ian Wright here but Gazza is a different talent altogether to what Wrighty was. This move could lead to many good things.

"Burnley have got seven games left and one thing is certain, with Gazza around it won't be dull. Then, if everything goes well, there could be three more games to play in the play-offs.

"Gazza really is a terrific talent and he has real longevity, he has just kept going and proved a few critics wrong along the way.

"Maybe he is just being realistic, thought about what he is doing at the moment and decided the time was right to drop a division. Let's hope he gets the chance to pay for Burnley in the top flight next season."

Pictures of Gazza's arrival at Turf Moor...click here.