David Unsworth is being linked with a return to Premiership new-boys Burnley.

The Lancashire Telegraph says it is 12 months since Coyle offered Unsworth a player-coaching role, and although his desire to focus solely on playing for at least another season ultimately ruled his decision to turn it down, it did prove to be a tug-of-love for the former Everton defender, who had become popular in a year at Turf Moor.

The 35-year-old, who went on to join Huddersfield, has now hung up his boots and committed himself to a coaching career since completing his UEFA A-licence.