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Burnley fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with West Ham United on their return to the Championship on Sunday.

Zian Flemming scored two late goals - including a 92nd-minute equaliser to earn the Clarets a point.

Burnley fans have been having their say on the result and here is a selection of their thoughts:

Pete - A really encouraging start albeit the defensive frailties of last season are still evident. Otherwise, forward passing and movement much, much better already. It will only get better as the players get used to Hayen's system. It does depend who is left and who arrives by 1 September but the signs are good - UTC!

Gav - We need to sort our defence out, cheap goals again but we looked a lot more fluent going forward. Better than the sideways and backwards approach of last season.

Thomas - My hopes were high starting the season. After this exciting match against West Ham they are sky high.

Ian - Far better spirit and determination from the midfield and forwards. Some players were obviously fired up by the manager at half time, which was good to see. Still lacking a 'get to the ball at all costs' defender. A tall centre back would give us presence in both boxes.

Dickie - It takes a lot to fight back from 2-0 down particularly in this division. Encouraging signs from the Clarets.

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Shaun - I thought overall it was a decent performance, the fact we didn't lose is massive in the grand scheme of things. Even this early a loss and our fans would have been baying for blood again but that recovery is massive.

Shayne - First game and we've come out of it with a draw against the favourites. We have lots of areas to improve, excited for Hayden and the squad for the season.

Tim - Better than a lot of performances last year and with more luck we could have won it. Defence is still weak but hopefully will improve.

Joe - Thought Burnley were on top throughout, especially in the second half. Clarets seem to have been underestimated by many so far.

Richard - We played with greater intensity and belief than at any time under Scott Parker. Although it's early days with our new manager, the performance was very encouraging. Need to hang on to Walker and Flemming though.

Burnley are trying to sign 19-year-old winger Marcel Regula from Polish top-flight club Zaglebie Lubin in a deal worth up to £7m. (Meczkyi), external

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Burnley manager Nicky Hayen was delighted with his side's character as they fought back to draw 2-2 with Championship favourites West Ham United.

Hayen spoke to BBC Radio Lancashire after the draw with the Hammers at Turf Moor and for a written selection of quotes his click here.

Two relegated clubs will go head-to-head to open up their returns to the Championship as Burnley welcome West Ham United on Sunday (16:00 BST).

The Clarets will be under the guidance of new head coach Nicky Hayen as they look to get a third successive promotion to the top flight this season.

While for the Hammers, the headlines remain on off-field issues.

• Since a run of three successive league wins between December 2018 and July 2020, Burnley are winless in each of their last eight league encounters with West Ham United (D3 L5).

• West Ham United have won on three of their last four league visits to Burnley (D1), including a 2-0 victory in the Premier League last season, one of only four away victories.

• Since a 1-2 defeat to QPR in April 2023, Burnley are unbeaten in their last 24 EFL Championship matches at Turf Moor (W15 D9).

• While Burnley picked up fewer home points in the Premier League last season than any other side (13), only Leeds United (15), Burnley (9) and Wolverhampton Wanderers (6) accrued fewer on the road than West Ham (17).

• West Ham's Jarrod Bowen was one of six players in the Premier League last season to record at least 20 goal involvements (9 goals, 11 assists), with only Bruno Fernandes (21) and Rayan Cherki (12) providing more assists

Man City defender Max Alleyne, 21, who shone on loan at Watford last season, is set to join Burnley on a season-long loan. (Daily Mail, external)

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Burnley have agreed a loan deal for Manchester City defender Max Alleyne, 21, and the England under-21 international is undergoing a medical at Turf Moor on Wednesday. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Burnley are also showing interest in Belgian goalkeeper Tobe Leysen, with his club OH Leuven willing to listen to offers because the 21-year-old only has one year left on his contract. (Mail - subscription required), external

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West Ham, Wolves, Middlesbrough and Burnley are all battling for the signing of Welsh ex-Leicester City midfielder Jordan James, 22, from French side Rennes. (Alan Nixon - subscription required), external

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Burnley midfielder Josh Laurent has praised the open communication he has with new boss Nicky Hayen ahead of their upcoming Championship season.

Hayen has been vocal about being open to exits for players who wish to leave.

"He is very honest and very open, I think it's nice," Laurent told BBC Radio Lancashire.

"You know exactly where you are as people and as players and you can work from that. I don't think you could ever be angry with someone's opinion, and now it's clear.

"You want people that want to play football for Burnley. I think it's a mutual understanding between everyone and I think it can only be a positive thing."

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