Harley refuses new Burnley terms
4:22pm Friday 9th May 2008
BURNLEY defender Jon Harley is leaving Turf Moor after failing to agree terms on a new deal.
The left-back was one of five out-of-contract players offered new terms by Clarets boss Owen Coyle at the end of the Championship campaign.
However, following discussions between the two parties today, Harley has snubbed the club's offer, effectively ending his playing days at Burnley.
The 28-year-old former Chelsea and Fulham defender, who joined the Clarets from Sheffield United in August 2005, made 126 club appearances and scored three goals.
"We offered Jon a new deal and, unfortunately, we cannot agree terms," said Coyle.
"Subsequently, he will be moving on and we wish him well in his career elsewhere."
Coyle is still waiting to hear if any of the other four players offered new deals want to extend their careers with Burnley.
Goalkeeper Brian Jensen, midfielder James O'Connor and teenage striker Jay Rodriguez are mulling over fresh terms, along with veteran defender David Unsworth, who has been offered a one-year contract in a player-coach capacity, and their decisions are expected to be announced early next week.