Penny drops as Burnley goalkeeper heads home

The Peru international, 26, made just four appearances in two years after arriving from Coronel Bolognesi.

He has returned to Peru in an attempt to resurrect his career but paid tribute to the Clarets' first-choice stopper Brian Jensen.

Penny said: "I will never forget Burnley because it was a great step up for me.

"I am sad I didn't play more times. I think in football the most important thing is playing regularly but I tried to do my best every single day and Brian has been outstanding during my time with the club.

"It didn't happen for me but I do think I pushed Brian to be the best he could and Burnley have benefited from that."

Former Sheffield Wednesday loan striker Luke Varney could be set for a loan move away from Derby County despite making his first start for the club in 15 months.

The forward was a surprise inclusion in the team for the 2-1 home defeat to Cardiff on Saturday. He received the call because the Rams were without injured trio Rob Hulse, Chris Porter and Steve Davies.

Varney's previous start for the club was in the final game of the season at Watford in May 2009, and he spent much of last season on loan at Hillsborough. Wednesday's financial problems mean a return to the League One club is unlikely.

Bristol City, QPR and Varney's former club Crewe have reportedly shown an interest in signing the 27-year-old.