Kevin Long - Burnley's longest serving player - looks back on 11 years at Turf Moor!

But the 30-year-old centre back's status as the longest-serving player at Turf Moor should never be downplayed.

Long has now been at the club for 11 years having arrived at the turn of 2010 when Owen Coyle lured him over from Cork City.

Despite encountering a multitude of challenges, the Republic of Ireland international has stood the test of time.

Many in his position wouldn't. That's testament to his laudable character. "It's a strange one," he said. "You don't really see it in football too much these days.

"To be here this long is something that I'm proud of and I want to continue trying to achieve more.

"I've loved every minute of it. Getting promoted, staying in the Premier League, being involved in the side that finished seventh was brilliant, there have been so many good moments it's hard to choose."

Long's professionalism over the course of a decade-and-a-bit has been exemplary, even though his journey since relinquishing his part time hours at Turners Cross has been as choppy as the Celtic Sea at times.

There have been countless loan moves, which he'd later come to appreciate and value, constant battles to heighten his rank in the pecking order and some not-so-pleasant injury setbacks.

He has, however, taken everything on with a smile. "Each and every thing that has happened in my career are all experiences that I've learned from," said Long, who recently signed a new two-year deal with the Clarets.

"If something bad happens I'll always look back on it and try to learn from it. I just take each day as it comes, I don't look too far into the future.