You've been to how many games this season? I've missed more kick offs in the East Stand bogs this season than you've been to in 2 years. I base my comments on what I've seen. Burns was our most consistent and important cog in midfield, and our record against the top teams isnt great. we coughed against Huddersfield and ten man Swansea when we needed to hold our nerve. 2-2 at home would pretty much kill our chances in the playoffs.
Letting Burns go and hoping Howard and McPhail last the rest of the season - madness. I can see them both getting injured/suspended and leaving us with Tonge and Groove in midfield. at which point Ritchie might make some frantic phone calls again....