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'A bit of a concern!' - NFL legend J.J. Watt reveals fear of losing bet with Burnley's James Trafford to come out of retirement for Cincinnati Bengals with Clarets on sensational defensive run

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  • Watt reveals chat with Burnley goalkeeper
  • NFL legend fears losing retirement bet
  • Clarets held Sunderland to a goalless draw on Friday
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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    Burnley goalkeeper Trafford kept his 17th clean sheet of the season during their 0-0 draw against Sunderland on Friday. The Clarets are having a dream defensive run as they have conceded only nine goals in 27 matches, by far the best record in the entire Championship.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Trafford proved to be the star for Burnley as he saved two penalties from Sunderland forward Wilson Isidor and helped his team secure a crucial point. After yet another terrific outing, club co-owner and NFL icon Watt revealed a chat from last month where Trafford can be seen urging his boss to come out of retirement and play for the Cincinnati Bengals. The owner, in turn, threw a challenge towards the keeper that if he does not concede any more goals for the remainder of the season, he would consider the proposal.

  • WHAT J.J WATT SAID

    On X, the Burnley co-owner posted a screenshot of the chat and wrote: "This is starting to become a bit of a concern..."

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    WHAT NEXT FOR BURNLEY?

    Scott Parker's side, who are currently third in the Championship, will be back in action on Wednesday as they take on Plymouth Argyle.

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