Robbie Blake ready to flash his pants if Burnley beat the drop

Burnley's very-own superhero, Robbie Blake, will flash his lucky Bad Beat Bob underpants through the town's streets if the Clarets stay up.

Blake's pants have become a good-luck charm for Burnley since he first unveiled them last season.

Thanks to their mysterious powers, this famous old club reached the Carling Cup semi-finals and crowned their wonderful campaign with success in the play-offs to end their 33-year exile from the top flight.

The superstitious striker's underpants overnight became a best-seller in the club shop and director Brendan Flood got a few shocked looks when he donned a pair in the Chelsea boardroom.

Blake has had a snazzy new white pair made for the Premier League and, after coming close to flashing them against Manchester United, hopes to give them an airing soon.

"I think they will reappear," he said. "Scoring the goal against Manchester United wasn't the right time. There was still plenty of time left in the game and I didn't want to pull them down, knowing it might upset Manchester United.

"It's part of me, more a superstition than anything, but I'll continue to wear them. They've served me and the club well, brought us a bit of luck, so I'll keep using them.

"They were red last season, but I thought this season it's a new league so I'll change them and they're white with some blue writing on the back.

"If I do score an important goal or a goal to make us comfortable in the game, then you'll see them.

"And if we stay up, oh God, you'll probably find me walking round town with them. The celebrations will be so big, I think everyone will have them on."

The much-travelled Blake, who is in his second spell at the club, was given the drawers by Clarke Carlisle as a joke because he's rubbish at cards.

They've proved to be the ace up Burnley's sleeve, although Blake adds: "I'm still getting some bad beats at cards."

For all of the underpants' lucky charms, Blake says the Clarets' real trump card is Owen Coyle.

In little under two years, Coyle has transformed Burnley from a club with a great past into one with a bright future.

The Clarets are already well on their way to safety, ahead of today's match at Tottenham, and have three wins from three at Turf Moor.

Blake, 33, has worked with several bright managers - from Paul Jewell to Steve Bruce - and tips Coyle to be a top manager.

"The manager doesn't have many weaknesses, just strengths," said the Teessider. "His man management skills are fantastic. Last year when I was out of the team, I'd go into his office, ready to knock his door in, and half come out agreeing with him.

"He's down to earth and won't get too above himself. He can go all the way. He's shown that here and he's done it on a tight shoestring. He can go right to the top."

While many in Burnley's position would be happy to finish 17th, Blake says Coyle has them looking higher.

"When people say they're just aiming to survive, they're taking the easy option," he said. "We firmly believe if we apply ourselves right, we can finish higher up the league than people think."

And if they do, Bad Beat Boy and his underpants will re-appear.

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