The 2007-08 campaign was a season of dramatic, mid-season change for Burnley as The Clarets finished a respectable 13th in the Championship after the tumultuous departure of Steve Cotterill paved the way for the pivotal arrival of new manager Owen Coyle. Leading the charge was the clinical striker Andy Gray, whose 11 league goals proved vital in a transitional year that saw Coyle stabilize the club and achieve their highest points total in eight seasons, setting the foundation for the club's future promotion push.