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‘Only Benni can advise Foster, Tau must keep quiet’ - Fans urge Burnley’s new signing to listen to Bafana legend

Fans in South Africa feel Bafana Bafana forward Lyle Foster should only take advice from Benni McCarthy if he wants to succeed at Burnley.

Foster became South Africa’s most expensive player in history when he signed for Championship leaders Burnley for around €7 million, rising to €10 million with on add-ons, and fans think he should only listen to Bafana Bafana’s all-time leading scorer McCarthy who currently works at Manchester United.

The supporters were responding to a question by GOAL on what kind of advise Percy Tau, who failed to make the grade at Brighton and Hove Albion, should give Foster following his move from Belgian side Westerlo to England.

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