McVeigh and Coughlan ready for the Clarets

One Norwich web site journalist has mourned his leaving and said today: "I'm not hopeful of seeing Paul McVeigh in the yellow and green shirt next season considering his contract runs out in the summer at the same time as his loan spell at Burnley, plus the fact that he's already been linked with Charlton.

"I'm quite gutted for a number of reasons. He was, and is, probably our most technically gifted player, and his control of the ball is second to none. I will concede that he has not been quite his influential and nippy self, but Worthington did berate him several times.

"It is all a shame, because what a cult figure he is here, and I think he always will be. You cannot forget his goal against Manchester United, that will stay etched in the memory for a very long time.

"So, if this is goodbye, then thank you for your commitment and passion and the joy that you've brought to Carrow Road over the years. I hope you can achieve the same sort of cult following wherever you end up next."

Some very positive words about the second of our deadline day captures, but what about the earlier signing Graham Coughlan. He's arrived at Turf Moor with the words of his Hillsborough manager Brian Laws ringing in his ears.

Former Claret Laws said of Coughlan: "He is what I would describe as an old fashioned centre half. He would go through a brick wall for the team, he organises well and is very good in both boxes at heading the ball. He's got a vast amount of experience that I'm sure can help Burnley.

"Graham's a good communicator and good in the dressing room and Steve Cotterill has been a long time admirer of his and hopefully this might be a turning point for him, he's been through an horrendous time. He's had a family bereavement in really extreme circumstances and lost his younger brother and he just now wants to get his head down and play football.

"It's been difficult for him to get back in the side with our two centre halves having put a partnership together and he is at that stage where he wants to play and it will be a good move for him as well. He'll certainly bring the know-how and experience to help the younger players and I'm sure he'll be a real positive asset to Burnley between now and the end of the season."

Laws also went on to speak about the Clarets, his first club in football. "I've got a lot of time for Burnley Football Club," he said. "It has always been an excellent club for me and anything I can do to help I would like to try to do so. You never forget your roots and it is where I started my football career. I've seen them at their lowest ebb when they almost went out of the league.

"They have worked ever so hard to be in the Championship and to become a really good Championship side. They really are a good side, and they are probably just lacking a bit of self belief.

"I think everyone is surprised by what has happened to them this season. When we took over at Sheffield Wednesday in November they were third in the league. It must be preying on the minds of the players, manager and supporters, but once you get in that rut it is difficult and the only way you can change things is by bringing in good personnel. Steve Cotterill's a terrific manager, it is a great club, and I'm sure it is just a matter of time before they get winning again."