Clarets keeper Marlon Beresford believes Burnley have a bright future under Adrian Heath and he dearly wants to be part of it.

Beresford is considering the offer of a new two-year deal and hopes to sign a new deal.

"I am very optimistic about the club's future under Adrian," said Beresford.

"You only have to look at the sort of players he is hoping to bring in.

"It is a very exciting time for the club and I am very happy here.

"When the new stadium is finished it will be a fantastic ground.

"And it will be great to be playing there every week."

Beresford, 25, has today received written confirmation of his new contract offer and though he hasn't signed it yet he is hopeful that he will be able to come to some sort of agreement.

Two years ago when he was out of contract he chose to stay at Turf Moor resisting the overtures from Arsenal and he is happy with the decision he made then.

"When you look at what has happened to the lad they eventually got Vince Bartram I am pleased I stayed at Turf Moor.

"He has played a few games for the first team but has spent much of the time in the reserves.

"So I have absolutely no regrets about what has happened."

Beresford - who joined the Clarets in 1992 from Sheffield Wednesday - believes Burnley will reverse their recent poor fortunes on the field.

"I have tasted a little bit of success here and I want more.

"And I feel sure that we can have more success."

That ambition is fuelled by the unstinting confidence he shows in new boss Heath.

"He had a real baptism of fire when he came here but came through that.

"And there is no question that he has established himself as the boss.

"I knew him as a player and the lads always had a lot of respect for him.

"That is still the case now.

"I believe he can be very successful and I would be happy to be part of it."

Beresford is one of the Clarets biggest playing assets and it would be a major boost to Heath's plans if he signs his new deal.

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