BURNLEY striker Gareth Taylor is getting used to being the centre of attention following his loan move from Manchester City.

The 28-year-old was hidden in the reserves at Maine Road but he is fast becoming a star man for the Clarets.

His addition has coincided with two victories after a poor run and the tall frontman is getting some of the thanks for it.

His strike partner Ian Moore has praised him for holding the ball up and midfielder Lennie Johnrose thinks Taylor has added something extra to the squad. Now boss Stan Ternent is singing Taylor's praises as the former Sheffield United player tries to earn a permanent deal at Turf Moor.

"I have been happy with him so far," said the Clarets chief.

"His fitness levels are improving all the time. That was not his fault as when he came here he has been playing reserve team football and that is a long way from the First Division.

"But he's played in two games now and he is looking good and he seems to be enjoying it.

"We have a good team spirit here so I have no reason to seen why he shouldn't go on."

The Clarets chief thinks Taylor gives his side a necessary extra dimension up front.

"He gives us something which we haven't had," he said.

"I've played Branchy (Graham Branch) up front from time to time and even thrown the skipper up front late on in games but Gareth gives us another option and that is important to Burnley Football Club.

"Mooro (Ian Moore) has done extremely well in the last couple of games and the addition of Gareth takes a lot of weight off him. And we have Andy Payton there as well. "I needed to strengthen the situation with competition for places.

"Now I feel as though we are on the right track."

Meanwhile, Ternent will not pursue his interest in Aberdeen's £1m man Paul Bernard.

The former Oldham midfielder was desperate to get a contract back in the north of England after five years in Scotland.

He has spent time at Preston North End last month and came to Turf Moor two weeks ago for a trial. The 28-year-old played in two reserve games and was hoping to get a permanent deal as his contract with the Dons runs out at the end of the season.

Although Ternent was impressed by Bernard's attitude and ability, he has decided not to follow it up.

Ternent confirmed: "I will not be taking Paul on. He has done well in his two matches but he is not what we require.

"Paul is a good professional and I wish every success for the future."