If you wish to travel with them to games, it is appreciated if you can make bookings approximately two weeks before the game to help arranging the number of coaches required. This could have been done then and a plan put in place, says the anonymous supporter. [94], Notable Burnley fans have included football pioneer Jimmy Hogan, who was a regular attendee at Turf Moor;[95] journalist Alastair Campbell, who has been regularly involved in events with the club;[96] and cricketer James Anderson, who also worked in Burnley's ticket office on a part-time basis. If there is no change, some supporters have been put off renewing their season tickets in that area of Turf Moor unless a resolution can be found. The Burnley-based bathrooms and plumbing service provider has been the proud sponsor of the main stand at Turf Moor, Burnley's home ground, since 1996. . [97] King Charles III is also a supporter of the club. As a result of this leveraged takeover, Burnley went from being debt-free to being saddled with debts of around 100 million, at interest rates of about 8 per cent. They defeated former finalists Stade de Reims in the first round, but went out against Hamburger SV in the quarter-finals. The club is nicknamed "the Clarets" because of the dominant colour of its home shirts. [64] ALK borrowed much of the takeover money, and the loan debts were transferred to the club. This means we remain in a strong position to influence decisions at the highest level in 2022 and beyond. The panel will meet three times a year with Chelsea board . Member Benefits. Club or stadium contact . In accordance with Section 10 of the Football Spectators Act 1989, the SGSA can use the documents licensing powers and enforcement approaches to close blocks and parts of the stand. Dave Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer, Burnley FC Burnley FC is proud to be 'One Club for All'. [22] With 80,000 inhabitants, the town of Burnley became one of the smallest to have an English first tier champion. Unless you intended to visit CentOS.org, the CentOS Project does not have anything to do with this website, Burnley Express Burnley FC. Venue: Kenilworth Road Stadium, Maple Road East, Luton, LU4 8AW. We accept the safety aspect but the impression we have had is it is potentially being driven by those in corporate areas, with people complaining because they cant see, as much as the safety element which the club detailed in their statement. North Island: Keiron Monks / 027 594 4423 The club decided to re-register its colours as claret and blue in 1946, partly due to readers' letters to the Burnley Express. Clarets Mad - Clarets v Hatters Match Preview. They have run coaches to most away games since and usually enjoy a refreshment stop on the way to games. [99][100], A popular drink served at home matches since the First World War is "Bn & Hot"the French liqueur Bndictine topped up with hot water. [90] In the early 1980s, a hooligan firm known as the Suicide Squad emerged from within Burnley's fanbase. Burnley's strip in the inaugural season of the Football League (188889). [77] The highest transfer fees received are the 25 million from Everton and Newcastle United for Michael Keane and Chris Wood in 2017 and 2022 respectively;[139][140] the highest transfer fee paid by the club was both for Wood from Leeds United in 2017 and for Ben Gibson from Middlesbrough in 2018. After several years of claret and amber stripes, for much of the mid-1890s a combination of black with amber was used, although the team wore a shirt with pink and white stripes during the 189495 season. Measures has acted as a spokesperson for a group of fans seeking a resolution. March 2, 2023 Features Play. ", "Everton complete signing of Burnley defender Michael Keane for 25m", "Chris Wood: Newcastle sign New Zealand striker from Burnley for 25m", "Chris Wood: Burnley sign Leeds United striker for club record fee", "Ben Gibson: Burnley sign Middlesbrough centre-back for joint club record fee", "Evolution of world record transfers since 1893", The Longside Your Online Clarets Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Burnley_F.C.&oldid=1142433974, Association football clubs established in 1882, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using football kit with incorrect pattern parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 10:13. Your cup scheme payment for the Burnley match will be automatically taken on Tuesday 7th March. [52] Burnley also reached the semi-final of the League Cup for the first time in over 25 years but were beaten on aggregate by Tottenham in the last minutes of the second leg. Measures has made contact with Burnleys head of operations Doug Metcalfe about discussing the situation further, particularly the potential introduction of safe standing. In the black band, the hand represents the town's motto "Hold to the Truth", derived from the Towneley family. By forging partnerships with prominent local and national businesses and community organisations and running events, we aim to raise the profile of our work whilst also helping local communities and charities. [17][138], The club's highest home attendance is 54,775, for an FA Cup third round match against Huddersfield Town on 23 February 1924; Burnley's record home attendance in the league is 52,869, for a First Division game against Blackpool on 11 October 1947. Live. Membership is 8 per season and this entitles members to a 2 reduction in fares for all away trips with a further 1 reduction for seniors and under-16s. The Burnley FC London Supporters Club. The latest news from Southampton FC. Andrew Jones is a Staff Writer for The Athletic covering Burnley FC and Liverpool FC. BURNLEY defender Kieran Trippier has pipped striker and top scorer Jay Rodriguez to become the supporters' clubs' overall player of the year. [7] Burnley lost the opening three games but went unbeaten in the following 30 league matches, setting an English record. Fan Matt Lord, who has watched games from the lower North Stand for 13 years, recalls the repetitive message being that if supporters continued to stand, their season ticket would be cancelled. However, this return was short-lived and lasted only one year. The Trust chose to retain its shares following the ALK Capital takeover and Calder Vale Holdings Limited offer to sell. Facebook [62], In December 2020, American investment company ALK Capital acquired an 84% stake in Burnley for 170 million. [70] The stork at the top of the crest refers to the Starkie family, who were prominent in the Burnley area. 16th Jan 2023, 9:07am - 2 min read. Still unsure? Follow Andy on Twitter @adjones_journo, The segregation between the fans in the Cricket Field Stand at Turf Moor (Photo: Alex Dodd CameraSport via Getty Images). [98] In 2019, Burnley fan Scott Cunliffe was honoured by the UEFA with the #EqualGame Award "for his work as a role model highlighting diversity, inclusion and accessibility in football"; he ran to every away Premier League ground during Burnley's 201819 campaign and raised more than 55,000 for Premier League clubs' community trusts and community projects in Burnley. Booking fees will apply for tickets purchased over the phone. After being banned, they say they contacted the club to try to move seats but got told it was no longer an option. That was a watershed moment. [14] In 191213, the side won promotion to the first tier; the following season, Burnley won their first major honour, beating Liverpool in the 1914 FA Cup Final. [51] The 200809 campaign, with Owen Coyle in charge, ended with promotion to the Premier League. [107] Burnley also share a Roses rivalry with West Yorkshire sides Bradford City and Leeds United. Following an investigation, 13 Burnley fans were issued with Football Banning Orders and barred for life from Turf Moor. The statement continued: The repercussions and wider impact this could have on a significant number of supporters is further reason why we are taking a strong stance on the issue of persistent standing in the North Stand Lower block and why we are in a position whereby additional action such as match bans for supporters not complying has been required.. From the 1950s until the 1970s, under chairman Bob Lord, the club became renowned for its youth policy and scouting system, and was one of the first to set up a purpose-built training ground. Burnley continued their superb form over the weekend as they narrowly beat Coventry City to remain five points above second place in the Championship. #StandontheLongside, it said. A Burnley perspective on news, sport, what's on, lifestyle and more, from your local paper the Burnley Express. Accessible Parking. The England cricketer is a keen and well-known Burnley fan. Chris McGowan on 07414 833911 The weekend was a huge success with more to come and they have now set themselves up with contacts in different parts of the country. [38] Adamson left the club in January 1976, and relegation from the First Division followed later that year. 01282 446800. [46][47] The club's honours include the following:[7][121], Third Division/Second Division (Tier 3)[g], The record for the most first team appearances in all competitions for Burnley is held by goalkeeper Jerry Dawson, who played 569 games between 1907 and 1929. DISGRACEFUL. Chairman Benefits. You dont have to be a member to travel on our coaches although it is well worth joining. burnleyexpress.net.. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. The tie finished 00 as both needed only a draw for a top flight place; it was later named "[t]he match without a shot at goal". The FA changed its rule in 1885, allowing professionalism, and Burnley made their first appearance in the FA Cup in 188586. JAMES ANDERSON. This server is powered by CentOS. [15] The ground hosted its only FA Cup semi-final in 1922, between Huddersfield Town and Notts County, and five years later it hosted its only full international match, between England and Wales for the British Home Championship. Saturday's match was briefly halted in the first half because missiles were being thrown. [19] Alan Brown was appointed manager in 1954,[20] and Bob Lord chairman a year later. [64] In December 2020, Velocity Sports Partners (VSP), the sports investment arm of American management firm ALK Capital, acquired an 84% stake in Burnley for 170 million. The Clarets Trust is still a very young organisation. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. It also explains that Burnley work under a safety certificate issued by Lancashire County Council and that the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) has been in communication with the club asking them to intervene on the matter. Free postage. Additionally to being a popular choice for web hosting, CentOS also provides a rich platform for open source communities to build upon. Scott and his team have sat down with all 92 teams to present the research findings. As well as travelling to league games, we also organise trips to pre-season friendlies and cup games. The data and research now completed clearly identified the risks of people persistently standing in areas not designed for them to do so. FEATURED FUNDS. Contact Disabled Group via Peter Biddulph on 01282 871006 or Kim Ruth on 07519 104598. [3][138] The team's longest unbeaten run in the league was between 6 September 1920 and 25 March 1921, to which they remained unbeaten for 30 games on their way to the First Division title. Pro Investing by Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund. Kick-off - 15.00 - Saturday, 18th February 2023. 5.99. Burnley have been champions of England twice, in 192021 and 195960, have won the FA Cup once, in 191314, and have won the FA Charity Shield twice, in 1960 and 1973. Contact Sydney Clarets via EMAIL or FACEBOOK. d.metcalfe@burnleyfc.com. Vice-Chairman: to be appointed Free postage. Access to the Worldwide Wolves Lounge on matchdays. It was encouraged by Dave Edmundson and Edoardo Abis (then chief exec and media manager at the football club) during the 2003/04 season and they helped to set up the group to assist the various supporters clubs, mostly local ones, in working together. Some who use it have been standing there since its construction in 1996, after it replaced the Longside. [22][a] They travelled to the United States after the season ended to represent England in the International Soccer League, the first modern international American soccer tournament. [76] The attendance record for a single match was already set in 1924 against Huddersfield Town in an FA Cup third round tie, when 54,775 spectators attended. Fans representing Fans at Burnley Football Club. [67][70] In 1987, the club reinstated the crest used from 1979 to 1983. The club have been cracking down on the issue to begin the new season, but have been doing so in a part of their Turf Moor ground that has raised debate among supporters. To commit to promoting and embedding the Trust values within the fan community. Founded in 1976, the Burnley FC London Supporters Club (better k nown as the London Clarets) is the oldest independent Burnley FC Supporters Club.. With around 250 members, the Club's aims are to enable Burnley Supporters in the South of England to support their team, through a match ticket service (when available), travel to games outside London, and . We want all fans at Burnley to sit down in the seat provided, because thats what the stadium was designed for. The two bees refer to the town's hard work ethic, while the lion represents royalty. [108][109] The team contested heated matches with Halifax Town, Plymouth Argyle, Rochdale and Stockport County in the 1980s and 1990s during their time in the lower leagues, although feelings of animosity were mainly one-sided; according to the Football Fans Census in 2003, Halifax and Stockport supporters considered Burnley to be their main rivals.[107][108]. The group is also an affiliate member of the Football Supporters Association and is currently part of their Championship Network Group. Throughout the first eight years, there were various permutations of blue and white, the colours of the club's forerunners Burnley Rovers. Having graduated from the University of Central Lancashire with a First Class Honours Degree in Sports Journalism, Andrew has had written work published for the Liverpool Echo, Chelsea FC and Preston North End. Attention now turns to the FA Cup though, with League One Fleetwood Town coming to Turf Moor. Is Burnley the biggest risk we have? Logically, fans wanting to move from the blocks concerned would do so to be able to continue standing. Contact Phil Whalley for membership details and secretary Dave Parker for other information. Ticketing Issues: Peter Baron At that time, Turf Moor housed only away fans in the Cricket Field Stand (CFS) currently called the Barnfield Construction Stand, for sponsorship reasons behind the goal at the western end of the pitch, so the adjacent North Stand Lower was the unofficial standing section for home supporters. On the surface, the issue seems simple. The badge had been adopted as the club's official crest in 1973 and had been present on Burnley's, all four professional divisions of English football, List of Burnley F.C. We needed something that was independent and impartial. [67][69] After winning the First Division in 1960, Burnley were allowed to wear the town's crest on their shirts. 13. One source of frustration for supporters housed in the areas where the bans are being implemented was that supporters were freely able to continue to stand for long periods just a few feet away in the Cricket Field Stand. The Clarets Trust is an Industrial & Provident Society set up in September 2004. As well as travelling to league games, we also organise trips to pre-season friendlies and cup games. Tickets. #HungerDoesntWearClubColours #twitterclarets #BurnleyFC #UTC Howard Rigg Properties Burnley announced a four-year stand sponsorship deal with Howard Rigg Properties in November 2020. Secretary: to be appointed [17] Nine seasons later, the team were relegated to the Second Division. [41] Bond was the first manager since Frank Hill (19481954) without a previous playing career at the club. [2] To commemorate the visit, the club received a set of white jerseys featured with a blue sash and embellished with the royal coat of arms. Temporary Mobility Restrictions. [64] In 202122, Burnley were relegated back to the Championship after they lost on the final matchday and finished in 18th place. We are trying to get as much relevant information together to present to the club so its a reasonable argument, including financial implications. The supporters clubs' aim is to connect strongly with all young Burnley Football Club supporters through membership that makes young supporters feel engaged, valued and part of the club, developing future generations of Clarets supporters. While some argued that the fans concerned should have adhered to the guidelines, there was also frustration, for the ban itself and the public display made of it given the wider context of the part of the ground where the persistent standing is taking place. Some clubs are relocating fans from higher to lower levels. It was a group of supporters response to Burnleys decision to ban fans for two games for persistent standing and to a statement the club released on August 18 detailing the reasons behind the action they had taken. Burnley topped the league table between 25 and 26 August 1959 after their second game but fell down to third place after the other teams completed their second fixtures. Accessible Away tickets. [66] The adoption of the claret and blue combination paid homage to Football League champions Aston Villa, who wore those colours. Founded on 18 May 1882, it was one of the first to become professional (in 1883), and subsequently put pressure on the Football Association to permit payments to players.