Bafana Bafana international Lyle Foster has reacted to Burnley FC’s record-breaking season in the English Football League [EFL] Championship.
Burnley finished as the EFL Championship runner-up with 100 points, equal on points with the league winners Leeds United, who had a better goal difference.
However, the second-place finish was enough for Foster’s side to gain promotion back to the English Premier League [EPL] following their relegation last season.
Burnley have surpassed a long-held club record of 31 league matches without a loss, set 104 years ago in the 1920/1921 season. This campaign, the side played 33 games unbeaten, equaling Reading FC’s record.
In addition, Burnley conceded 16 goals, kept 30 clean sheets, and suffered only two defeats.
Meanwhile, the Orlando Pirates product, Foster, featured in 31 games across all competitions for Burnley, finding the back of the net three times, and provided five assists, while playing out of his natural striker position.
WHAT LYLE FOSTER SAID ABOUT BURNLEY’S RECORD-BREAKING CAMPAIGN IN THE EFL CHAMPIONSHIP
The 24-year-old forward couldn’t hide his excitement for his club’s record-breaking season, while also expressing his gratitude to everyone who supported him throughout the season.
“Promotion Day, 100 points, 30 clean sheets, 16 goals conceded and back to the Premier League. Record-breaking season,” Foster wrote on his official Instagram account.
“Grateful to be part of this amazing group, staff and whole team included. I couldn’t have asked for a better season with this group, injuries here and there, but that’s what makes us stronger. Stronger next season.
“Thank God for all my beautiful family, girlfriend, friends and everyone who supported and has been there since day 1. Still a lot to achieve, thank God. Jesus Christ is Lord.”
With Burnley having been promoted to the EPL, the South African-born forward will be aiming to continue to show what he is capable of on the field of play whenever given a chance under the tutelage of Scott Parker.
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