Ex-QPR Target, Eckersley Released by Burnley

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Should have joined QPR!

Burnley Official Site

Eckersley Ends Turf Moor Stay

Posted on: Wed 25 Jan 2012

Burnley Football Club can confirm that the remainder of the contract of defender Richard Eckersley has been cancelled by mutual consent.

The former Manchester United full-back had 18 months left to run on his existing deal at Turf Moor but is now free to find another club.

Eckersley joined the Clarets from Old Trafford in July, 2009 under former boss Owen Coyle but went on to make just a handful of appearances for the club.

The 22-year-old spent spells out on loan with Plymouth Argyle, Bradford City, Bury and Toronto FC.
And Major League Soccer side Toronto and now reportedly keen to sign Eckersley on a permanent basis ahead of their new season.

Burnley FC would like to thank Richard for his services and wishes him well in his future career.

burnleyfootballclub.com/page/LatestHeadlines/0,,10413~2588911,00.html

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Flashback to July 2009

urnley will have to agree compensation with Manchester United for 20-year-old Eckersley, who decided to move on because he was frustrated at a lack of first-team opportunities.

He looked to be heading for QPR on loan, only to change his mind.

"They are a big club. But it was a no-brainer when Burnley came, because I want to perform in the Premier League, " he said.

"I like the way Burnley play, they pass and move, and I am looking to get some games under my belt."

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How on earth do you remember this stuff Mac?

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