If Jon Flanagan had any doubts about leaving Liverpool for a season at promoted Burnley, they were soon put to rest by Joey Barton.
The controversial midfielder might be persona non grata at Rangers after a move that quickly soured, but Barton's time at Turf Moor brought happiness decorated with accolades and a Championship title.
So sharing a summer break with pal Joey set the seal on Flanagan's decision to swap his hometown club for a more bracing challenge to get his once-flourishing career back on track.
Flanagan, capped by England in 2014 only to hit the buffers of major knee surgery, said: 'I know Joey well.