It can be no surprise for any Clarets who were there on Saturday to see Alan's performance in our 1-0 win over QPR at the Turf, he was without doubt the best player on view and manager Steve Cotterill labelled him the jewel in our crown.
He'd tested goalkeeper Paul Jones himself a couple of times, one of them bringing an outstanding save from the keeper, before creating the only goal of the game for Andy Gray with a neat turn and through ball.
He takes his place in the team alongside a former Claret with the team made up of players from nine different clubs. It is: Marlon Beresford (Luton), Youl Mawene (Preston), Mathias Doumbe (
Our thanks to Burnley FC for the use of the photograph.