Former Leeds United boss Steve Evans have revealed how a "valuable" lesson from Sean Dyche helped shape his managerial career. The ex-Whites boss claims a 1-0 defeat against the Clarets at Turf Moor was a simple lesson.
Evans claims Chris Wood missed a number of chances as Burnley took all three points home. The Whites would finish the season in mid-table before parting ways with Evans, after Massimo Cellino sold the club.
Speaking to Coaches Voice, Evans said: "One valuable lesson I learned from my time at Leeds was from Sean Dyche. His Burnley side beat my team 1-0 at Turf Moor, but we battered them. Chris Wood missed a load of sitters for us.
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"After the game, Sean said to me: “We just found a way to win.” I loved that. I think that’s what I’ve always done, but it was the first time I’d heard someone say it in such simple terms.
"My teams, wherever I’ve gone, have been hard to beat, but totally unrelenting in attack. “Unrelenting” was the word Nick Barmby used to describe my Crawley team when we knocked his Hull side out of the FA Cup.
"It was the same at Mansfield, Peterborough and Gillingham. I make sure my teams work hard, and we never let our opponents settle. Everywhere I’ve gone, I’ve got the maximum out of the squad. I’ve had to adapt to such different circumstances and the way the game has changed over the years. I’ve certainly become more mellow.
"But I’ve always maintained my enthusiasm for coaching. I instil belief in my players, and I’ve shown over the years I can spot a good player. I’ve been fortunate to work for some great owners, and to have had a couple of projects to work on.
"You never get a level playing field in football, but I think I’ve shown I can get the best out of the resources available. My teams punch above our weight. We find a way to win."
