“A beer should be made in his honor”: English media lyrical about Kompany after fastest promotion to Premier League ever | Kompany is promoted with Burnley

In the Daily Mail, people especially praise the unique match between Kompany and the originally ‘grey’ Burnley under the previous trainer Sean Dyche. “The club went through a number of changes when Dyche left and City legend Kompany was signed for this season. Although there were question marks at first, the Belgian manager has proven to be an excellent fit for Turf Moor and has helped reinvent Burnley’s identity.”

The transfers from the Jupiler Pro League are also very much appreciated by the British tabloid. “A crucial aspect of the current success is the influx of players from the Belgian league. Guys like Manuel Benson, Josh Cullen and Anass Zaroury have proven themselves to be crucial links in this squad as they look ahead to the Premier League campaign. It’s all credit to Kompany, who achieved the first remarkable performance of his young coaching career after just ten months in charge at Turf Moor.”

The Guardian also initially had doubts about the arrival of the Brussels resident and spoke of a ‘marriage of convenience’. “Many old players left and there were serious financial concerns, so the appointment of the relatively inexperienced Kompany was a risk. Moreover, the arrival of some new boys raised the question of whether he would be able to forge the acquisitions into one whole. It was therefore an intense pre-season, in which he had to teach his ideology to the team, including the veterans from the Dyche era.”

Ten months later, the tenor of the British quality newspaper has completely changed. “Burnley is promoted thanks to a true revolution. The former Manchester City player’s smart recruitment and attacking mentality have brought new life to the club. The team was refreshed, something that had not succeeded under Dyche. Kompany stood out with his way of scouting, even more than many other managers in modern football. Signing new players has been key to leading Burnley into a new era of exciting, fast and effective football.”

According to The Guardian, Kompany is also very popular with fans of The Clarets. “Most importantly, he has transformed the fanbase from the efficient football that has served them for years to true entertainment. The fans see the team’s desire to play for him, a quality that was missing under the previous coach. The fans loved the Premier League, but it’s nicer to see your team win every week. Dyche had a pub in town named after him, Kompany now deserves a beer made in his honor.”

Finally, the Daily Mirror speaks of a ‘historic victory’. “Burnley will return to the Premier League immediately after a 1-2 win over Middlesbrough. Kompany’s team again made no mistake with an impressive performance at Riverside Stadium. After falling out of the top division last year, they flourished completely under the leadership of Kompany, who took over at Turf Moor this summer. The Manchester City legend will test his mettle next year against Pep Guardiola and co after the tactical mastermind has lost just two league appearances this season.”