«Breaking News» Freddie Burns says he is ready to play leading role for Bath after difficult first year

Freddie Burns needs to stop sulking if he is be handed the keys to No 10 a Bath - according to the man himself.

The 28-year-old former Gloucester playmaker returned to his home-town club last season, and was frustrated as he played second-fiddle to Welshman Rhys Priestland.

But ahead of a rare start in Bath's derby match against the Cherry & Whites on Saturday, Burns now knows he needs to stop complaining and start fighting for the shirt.

Freddie Burns admitted he had a difficult first season at Bath but is ready to step up this year

Wales international Rhys Priestland has served as the West Country club's first choice fly-half 

'I've had to buck my ideas up from last year,' he told Sportsmail.

'I was a bit sulky in patches because of how it was going.

'You can't get too frustrated with things you can't control. It is easier said than done. I wear my heart on my sleeve.

'Everyone knew it was a frustrating season for me last year.

'Everything from coming in with concussion from Leicester, and having a three-month stand-down, to being sent off on debut, it was a difficult season.

'One thing I did in the off season was to put it behind me.

'When I get an opportunity - which I hope to get - I plan on taking it. That's all you can do.' 

Having moved to Gloucester this summer, Matt Banahan will play his old team for the first time

Burns has swapped sides with Matt Banahan, who makes his return to the Rec after leaving for Gloucester this summer.

'It will be strange to see Banas in a different coloured shirt,' added Burns.

'It is tough to come home and play against the team that you used to play for. He was here for many years. It'll be a good but difficult day for him.

'I loved my time at Gloucester - they gave me my shot, and I played 100-odd times for them.

'They will always have a special place in my heart but that squad and team has changed from the logo, to the personnel - it is all change since I was there.'

 

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Main photo article Freddie Burns needs to stop sulking if he is be handed the keys to No 10 a Bath – according to the man himself.
The 28-year-old former Gloucester playmaker returned to his home-town club last season, and was frustrated as he played second-fiddle to Welshman Rhys Priestland.
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