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Burnley boss Nicky Hayen explains thinking behind changing ends before kick-off Nicky Hayen explains thinking behind Burnley changing ends Nicky Hayen has already initiated one big change at Turf Moor before the league season has already got underway. Eagle-eyed fans will have noticed during pre-season - and last weekend’s Carabao Cup tie against Notts County - that Burnley have changed ends, not only for kick-off, but also for their warm up. This, according to Burnley’s new boss, is to get the players as close as possible to supporters in the Cricket Field Stand, known to be the most vociferous section of the ground. During last weekend’s Carabao Cup tie against Notts County, the players opted to kick towards the Jimmy McIlroy Stand during the first-half to ensure in the crucial second period they would be shooting towards the more vocal end. That came after the players had switched halves during the warm-up to go through their paces closer to the split end at the other side of the ground. Subscribe now for HALF PRICE and catch every minute of our Clarets coverage this season - from pre-season to the final whistle. Click here When asked to explain his thinking behind the switch, Hayen said: “Because the loudest fans are on that side. “We want to bring more energy into the stadium, like have a connection with the fans. “We already felt it before the cup game, so it's something that went quite well. “Of course, I spoke with the fans also, if they liked it or disliked it and to see if they didn't have a problem with it. So we continue this.” The change will remain in place for this weekend’s Championship opener against West Ham, where Hayen takes charge of his first league game. The Clarets will be looking to put an end to their long wait for three points, which last came against Leeds United back in October last year.