Burnley could have snapped up Chelsea star Michael Essien - for 60 quid a
week!
Clarets owner Brendan Flood revealed the amazing own goal in his
new book.
Flood said: "I discovered Michael Essien had been on trial here
for a few days. One of the best players in the World Cup - and we
hadn't signed him.
"The club policy meant we wouldn't pay an apprentice more than
60 quid a week.
"It smacked me in the face that the problem was a lack of
communication within the club that stopped our youth guys making an
exception to the rule."