Burnley boss Dyche reveals Hendrick’s quirkiness

Sean Dyche obviously rates Jeff Hendrick as a player, with Burnley breaking their record transfer to bring the midfielder in from Derby.

But the Burnley boss admits he has also been impressed with him off the pitch, insisting his quirkiness will help him hit the ground running at Turf Moor.

After starring with Ireland at Euro 2016, Hendrick sealed a £10.5million move to the Clarets and the Premier League.

And despite being a new arrival Dyche has revealed how Hendrick’s character has helped him make an immediate impact.

“It does take time for players to adapt to a new environment, he’s been at Derby since he was a kid,” Dyche said. “He’s been so used to that club but I think he’s enjoying it.

“He looks like he has a smile, wants to be part of it. We managed to get him a bit of time last week.

“It’s well-documented, the culture here. It’s quite clearly obvious there’s a good mindset here. He’s adapted to that very quickly.

“I like his character, I think the players like his character. He’s got a bit of a quirk to him and there’s a good bit of belief in him but there’s also that humbleness to stay part of the group and make sure that the team is stronger than the individuals.

“I don’t think he’s stereotypical of a footballer. He’s got a different streak in there.