Burnley: It's been a fantastic year - Vincent Kompany
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany says the Clarets have had a 2023 "filled with the type of experiences you want to have in your life" despite their difficult first half of the Premier League season.
Kompany guided the club to the Championship title in May, finishing with 101 points in his first season managing in English football.
"Sometimes I forget to reflect," he said in his news conference before Saturday's visit to Aston Villa.
"When I think about it, it's been a fantastic year. 2023 was filled with all the types of memories and experiences you want to have in your life. Lifting trophies, winning football matches, and also sharing moments with the fans.
"Not so long ago there was 60,000 Burnley fans out for the parade [for winning the Championship title]. Where we found 60,000 people to come out I don't know but they were there. That's been a part of our year.
"You're always aiming for more in 2024 and keeping improving and setting the bar high."
Burnley travel to Villa Park on Saturday lying 19th in the table with 11 points from 19 games, but the former Manchester City captain believes recent improved performances can lead to an upturn in results.
"I think the improvement has been there for everyone to see," he added.
"At times we've been unlucky with the calibre of players we've had to miss. We can't afford to miss certain players for too long but it's happened and it's life. The improvement has been there but turning it into results is ultimately what makes you a Premier League team and a Premier League player.
"That step we haven't made yet so it's a constant chase for that and to turn those performances into results."
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