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AHEAD OF THE GAME: Ex-Burnley owner Mike Garlick could regain control at Turf Moor if Sean Dyche’s side are relegated, while the EFL face the threat of a legal challenge from Championship clubs

GARLICK MAY BE BACK ON MENU IF BURNLEY TASTE RELEGATION

Former Burnley owner Mike Garlick could regain control at Turf Moor if Sean Dyche’s side are relegated — as the deal which saw him sell up to ALK Capital 13 months ago contains a clause giving him the option to buy back the club for a set price if they fall into the Championship.

Garlick remains a director at Burnley despite selling his 49 per cent stake and handing over the chairmanship to ALK managing director Alan Pace, and regularly attends matches.

ALK agreed to pay £150 million for 84 per cent of the club in a transaction to be completed in three stages, which was largely financed by the club’s existing funds and additional borrowing.