Former Blackburn Rovers fitness coach happy to join Burnley
12:50pm Wednesday 13th February 2013 in Sport
By Suzanne Geldard, Burnley FC reporter
SEAN Dyche has described Mark Howard as ‘the outstanding candidate’ after the Clarets confirmed the appointment of their new head of sports science.
The 35-year-old joins Burnley after leaving a similar role at Blackburn Rovers last year.
Howard had previously worked with Sam Allardyce at Bolton, Newcastle and Rovers, as well as having spells with Coventry and Fulham.
He replaces fitness coach Jon Dalzell, who had been brought in by previous boss Eddie Howe but recently departed Turf Moor.
Dyche said: “We are delighted to welcome Mark to the club.
“We looked at a number of people from different areas and different sports to fill the role and felt that Mark was the outstanding candidate.
“He has a good history, with 10 years’ experience and is well thought of in the game.
“We had good reference points from various sources and we think he is appropriate for the club.”
Howard will be part of a backroom staff already containing assistant manager Ian Woan, first-team coach Tony Loughlan, goalkeeping coach Billy Mercer, head physio Ally Beattie, head of recruitment and analytics Lee Darnbrough, academy manager Jason Blake and development squad manager Simon Weatherstone.
Dyche added: “Mark will take responsibility for the strength and conditioning of the group and the nutritional side.
“His role is to support the players and align them with what we feel is appropriate for the fitness, sharpness and well-being of the players.”
New man Howard added that he was pleased to be in at Turf Moor.
He said: “I heard that Sean was looking for someone to come in and develop something good here over a period of time.
“I managed to make contact and following a meeting here at the training ground, I was fortunate enough to land the job.
“I am delighted to be here and looking forward to the role.
“First and foremost we have a good squad here, who look like they are hungry to learn and be educated.
“That’s where I come in and hopefully I can reinforce what has already been put in place here with some good sports science practice, and make the players available as often as possible and as fit as possible.”
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1952 rover
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1:33pm Wed 13 Feb 13
Joey99
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3:03pm Wed 13 Feb 13
MxMave
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3:07pm Wed 13 Feb 13
Chico!
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3:43pm Wed 13 Feb 13
midas
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4:10pm Wed 13 Feb 13
Chico! wrote:Keep up the article says hes left Blackburn, not gone there.
He'll have to get used to being surrounded by racists.
Chico!
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4:32pm Wed 13 Feb 13
midas wrote:Keep up, Bonleh fans have been exposed (again!) for racism.
Chico! wrote: He'll have to get used to being surrounded by racists.Keep up the article says hes left Blackburn, not gone there.
Shameful.
midas
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4:48pm Wed 13 Feb 13
Chico! wrote:Oh do you mean the Sky report? The one that claimed to have heard ONE racist comment made by ONE person during the derby match? An allegation that wasn't recorded (despite secret camera and microphone) nor was it reported to the club for 2 months nor was the reporter able to identify where abouts in the stand he had heard the comment come from? Do you mean that one?
midas wrote:Keep up, Bonleh fans have been exposed (again!) for racism. Shameful.Chico! wrote: He'll have to get used to being surrounded by racists.Keep up the article says hes left Blackburn, not gone there.
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Come on Chico I expect better from you my little chum!
owd nick
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5:05pm Wed 13 Feb 13
midas wrote:Think a nerve was hit there! lol.
Chico! wrote:Oh do you mean the Sky report? The one that claimed to have heard ONE racist comment made by ONE person during the derby match? An allegation that wasn't recorded (despite secret camera and microphone) nor was it reported to the club for 2 months nor was the reporter able to identify where abouts in the stand he had heard the comment come from? Do you mean that one?
midas wrote:Keep up, Bonleh fans have been exposed (again!) for racism. Shameful.Chico! wrote: He'll have to get used to being surrounded by racists.Keep up the article says hes left Blackburn, not gone there.
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Come on Chico I expect better from you my little chum!
midas
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5:08pm Wed 13 Feb 13
owd nick wrote:LOL it wasn't a nerve he walked straight into it!!
midas wrote:Think a nerve was hit there! lol.Chico! wrote:Oh do you mean the Sky report? The one that claimed to have heard ONE racist comment made by ONE person during the derby match? An allegation that wasn't recorded (despite secret camera and microphone) nor was it reported to the club for 2 months nor was the reporter able to identify where abouts in the stand he had heard the comment come from? Do you mean that one? . Come on Chico I expect better from you my little chum!midas wrote:Keep up, Bonleh fans have been exposed (again!) for racism. Shameful.Chico! wrote: He'll have to get used to being surrounded by racists.Keep up the article says hes left Blackburn, not gone there.
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Given recent history I don't think Rovers fans are in any position to take the moral high ground when it comes to racial abuse. I think the nationwide condemnation of the racial abuse the Venkys have received at the hands of more than one Rovers fan puts paid to that :-)
Chico!
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5:35pm Wed 13 Feb 13
owd nick wrote:Me thinks the lady doth protest too much!
midas wrote:Think a nerve was hit there! lol.Chico! wrote:Oh do you mean the Sky report? The one that claimed to have heard ONE racist comment made by ONE person during the derby match? An allegation that wasn't recorded (despite secret camera and microphone) nor was it reported to the club for 2 months nor was the reporter able to identify where abouts in the stand he had heard the comment come from? Do you mean that one? . Come on Chico I expect better from you my little chum!midas wrote:Keep up, Bonleh fans have been exposed (again!) for racism. Shameful.Chico! wrote: He'll have to get used to being surrounded by racists.Keep up the article says hes left Blackburn, not gone there.
dingles_do_it_with_themselves
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5:59pm Wed 13 Feb 13
bluenwhite
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5:45am Thu 14 Feb 13
ell done the dingles :-)
alphajono says...
1:02pm Wed 13 Feb 13