"I'M completely naffed off." And to be honest, Stan, I can't say I blame you.

Those sections of the crowd who booed the Clarets from the field on Saturday should ask themselves a few questions, chief amongst them being, what exactly do they expect from this team?

With 10 fixtures remaining Burnley lie fifth in Division One, four points clear from the chasing pack and with a game in hand on seventh placed Crystal Palace.

The kind of supporters who pick holes in that are the kind of supporters who would complain if Ternent landed Thierry Henry on the grounds that he wouldn't track back enough.

"I think he's taken us as far as he can," whinged one fan leaving Turf Moor, which is the kind of hokum which raises questions as to the strength of the beer served at the ground.

Truth be told, it is a wonder that the manager has brought the team this far.

The common perception of Burnley, certainly in the national press, is that the squad is comprised of journeyman and honest crafters.

And it is certainly true that the team, rather than any individual component of it, is the star.

Given that, and the fact that Ternent's budget whilst not meagre, is but pennies compared to the likes of Manchester City and Wolves, it is remarkable that the Clarets are still hanging around the top six at this advanced stage.

One also has to wonder whether any other manager could achieve similar results with the same resources.

For example, the last club Ternent managed on limited funds was impoverished Bury. And look what happened to them when he left.

And it may sound stupid, but the manager's biggest "mistake" was leading the Clarets to the summit. Twice.

Had Burnley enjoyed a mediocre, mid-table campaign then suddenly gone on a run that took them to fifth, it would be pats on the back for the gaffer.

As it is, Ternent is a victim of his own success.

Admittedly, there is no disguising the fact that lately, Burnley as evidenced in the second half against Norwich, are finding it tough to break things down.

But creating bad vibes at Turf Moor is hardly going to help the cause.

Approaching the final critical stages of the campaign, it is vital that everyone on board is on side.

Just imagine how you'd feel if we missed out on the play-offs after having been there all season -- pretty "naffed off," I'd imagine.