Football without fans is not the same. I have struggled to get the same rush | Ben Mee
09-Sep-2020 07:00:08 | The Guardian
Burnley’s captain on his hopes for the new campaign and why it would be fantastic to have his family at a game again
Normally the time in between seasons allows me to reset, as someone who is generally quite busy with a hectic fixture schedule between Christmas and new year, I have to save my resolutions for the summer. My aims, however, for any new campaign rarely vary too much, which might seem slightly boring but it is important to be clear and honest with yourself.
My plan is a simple one: do better than the season before, both as a team and an individual. If you can achieve that then you have enjoyed a successful season. Our squad is always focused on reaching the point of safety and building from there, something we have achieved over the past four seasons.
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