Scott Parker was unable to hide his disappointment at Burnley’s loss of two more of last season’s star performers.
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Fresh from CJ Egan-Riley’s free transfer to Marseille, James Trafford and Josh Brownhill – two stars of Burnley’s promotion-winning campaign – moved on for pastures new last week.
Reacting to the two departures, Parker provided an honest appraisal, acknowledging his disappointment.
“They go with our best wishes and we’re sad to lose them, of course,” the Clarets boss told the Burnley Express. “They were a vital part, along with CJ [Egan-Riley] last year with what we did.
“Obviously that’s three instrumental players for us last year and we've not managed to retain them and they've gone on their ways. But I wish them nothing but the utmost best because they've been incredible for us last year.
Scott Parker has lost both Josh Brownhill and James Trafford, inset, since the end of last season. Pictures: Getty Imagesplaceholder image
Scott Parker has lost both Josh Brownhill and James Trafford, inset, since the end of last season. Pictures: Getty Images
"Obviously it’s a bit disappointing, but it is what it is. I get that and I understand that, so I wish them all the best and rightly so. I'm sure our fans and everyone at the football club wish them all the best on their onward journey.”
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