Graham Alexander struck twice from the penalty spot as Burnley recorded a thumping 4-0 win over Bristol City to finish fifth in the Championship and set up a play-off semi-final clash against Reading.
Alexander and Wade Elliott found the net shortly before half-time for Owen Coyle's men against last season's beaten play-off finalists.
Alexander, now 37 but a key performer for Burnley throughout their marathon campaign, converted his second spot-kick with 14 minutes remaining and substitute Joey Gudjonsson added a fourth in the closing stages.
The Clarets attacked with pace and purpose in the opening quarter with the outstanding Chris Eagles at the heart of all their most promising moves
Victory was no more than the Clarets deserved as they were vibrant throughout and again reproduced the attractive brand of football which has won them many admirers.
Reading will not relish facing Coyle's men, who bundled Fulham, Chelsea and Arsenal out of the Carling Cup earlier this season and took Tottenham to extra-time in a classic semi-final encounter at Turf Moor.
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Congratulations to Burnley FC and in particular their brilliant manager Owen Coyle, this guy is going to be a top manager in the Premiership if not next season certainly in the near future. All the best to the club in the play-offs.
Japlac
well done burnley, all the best for the play offs, hope to see you next season in prem, give it to those dingles scum, but bolton will give you a game or two, or well maybe we wont if we still have mugson as manager
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