When Burnley last escaped the Championship for the promised land of the Premier League, they blew a hole in the wall under Vincent ­Kompany. Scott Parker decided it was more sensible to chisel their way out, inch by inch, completing their route to freedom with a tense victory against Sheffield United.Amid the change of owners, mana­gers and styles the captain, Josh Brownhill, has been a mainstay and it was ­fitting his two goals completed the pains­taking job. Parker’s promotion push has been the polar ­opposite to ­Kompany’s approach. The ­Belgian’s ­all-conquering side played fast, aggressive, attacking football, whereas the current style is based on discipline and defensive organisation. Burnley have conceded 15 goals in 44 games, a record anyone would be proud of and the foundation of their success. Continue reading...