In the third of a series of pre-season reports, HarryfromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. The spotlight falls today on the East Lancashire valley when we look how things are progressing at Burnley, Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End.
Town’s miserable season came to a disappointing end as Sheffield United defeated Roy Keane’s 10-man Blues 3-0. The Blades were two goals up through Mark Yeates and Ched Evans when debutant Tom Eastman was harshly dismissed for a second bookable offence, Richard Cresswell adding the third soon after.
Burnley are making progress in their efforts to sign Sint-Truiden defender Ameen Al-Dakhil.
Al-Dakhil, 20, is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days ahead of his proposed move to Turf Moor.
The centre-back has made 16 Belgian Pro League appearances for Sint-Truiden so far this season,.
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