Kevin McDonald joined the Clarets from Dundee on a three-year deal in June, 2008 for a fee rising to a possible £500,000.

The midfield play-maker was hampered by injury problems in his first season at Turf Moor, but still contributed to the Clarets' promotion success and made a stunning impact with two goals to knock Arsenal out of the Carling Cup.

He was not a regular starter in the Premier League in 2009/10 but still chalked up 26 appearances and got a solitary goal with his memorable late equaliser in a 3-3 draw at Manchester City.

The Scotland under-21 international blotted his copybook in the return game against City in April when he left the ground early after being substituted but returned to the fold before the end of the campaign.

With a top-class range of passing, McDonald showed that at his best he could cut it at the top level and could have a key role to play with the Clarets back in the Championship.

Born in Carnoustie, McDonald started his career by coming through the youth set-up at Dundee and his progress at Dens Park earned him the Blues' Player of the Year Award in 2008.

His emergence as one of Scotland's top young talents attracted interest from several big clubs north and south of the border before Burnley won the chase for his services.