The study found that the Burnley squad has the most loyal players in English football, while money can’t buy loyalty at Stamford Bridge, according to new research.
Bookmakers Paddy Power looked at the typical length of service of the current players at each of the 92 English league clubs, finding Burnley’s players have spent an average of 1,496 days at Turf Moor – an average stay longer than any other team.
After Mauricio Pochettino claimed the Tottenham squad was in major need of a revamp before his dismissal in November 2019, it’ll be unsurprising to Spurs fans to find their players rank second on the list – averaging 1,307 days at the club so far.
After Mauricio Pochettino claimed the Tottenham squad was in major need of a revamp before his dismissal in November 2019, it’ll be unsurprising to Spurs fans to find their players rank second on the list – averaging 1,307 days at the club so far.
5. Manchester United
Average time players spend at club (days): 1,081 Longest serving player (minus loan spells): Phil Jones Length of service of longest-serving player: 3,342 Photo: Paul Ellis
6. Newcastle United
Average time players spend at club (days): 1,031 Longest serving player (minus loan spells): Paul Dummett Length of service of longest-serving player: 2,976 Photo: Mark Runnacles
7. West Ham United
Average time players spend at club (days): 921 Longest serving player (minus loan spells): Mark Noble Length of service of longest-serving player: 5,045 Photo: Catherine Ivill
8. Sheffield United
Average time players spend at club (days): 839 Longest serving player (minus loan spells): Chris Basham Length of service of longest-serving player: 2,246 Photo: Alex Livesey