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CONTENTS
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HONOURS
PREMIER LEAGUE
TURF MOOR
1ST DIVISION 26/10/20
CHAMPIONS
1920/21,
1959/60
CHAMPIONSHIP
CHAMPIONS
2015/16
14 20
2ND DIVISION
CHAMPIONS
PROUD PARTNERS
1897/98, 1972/73
CHAMPIONSHIP
RUNNER UP
2013/14
2 3
CHAMPIONSHIP
PLAY-OFF
WINNERS 2009
3RD DIVISION
CHAMPIONS
28 32 44
1981/82
4TH DIVISION
CHAMPIONS
1991/92
FA CUP
WINNERS
INSIDE THIS ISSUE...
1913/14 06 SKIPPER / 10 BOARDROOM / 25 FANSTAGRAM
CHARITY SHIELD 26 FROM THE ARCHIVES / 38 COMMUNITY / 43 BIRD BOX
WINNERS
1973/74 54 THE NUMBERS GAME / 56 BFC WOMEN / 58 YOUTHS
60 U23s / 66 STATS / 70 QUIZ
ANGLO SCOTTISH
CUP WINNERS
1978/79 CLICK THE ICON
editor: THROUGHOUT THE
FA YOUTH CUP
WINNERS
1967/68
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THE GAFFER
UP AND RUNNING
SEAN DYCHE IS UPBEAT AS THE CLARETS GET
THEIR POINTS TALLY TICKING
G
OOD EVENING AND is always a busy time of the
THE ENCOURAGING
A WARM VIRTUAL season.
WELCOME TO As has been noted, this week
TURF MOOR FOR
TONIGHT’S PREMIER LEAGUE THING WAS WE sees the eighth anniversary of
LOOKED FAR
my appointment as manager.
GAME AGAINST TOTTENHAM
I think I speak on behalf of my
MORE SOLID AS A
HOTSPUR.
It’s my pleasure to welcome staff when I thank you all for the
COLLECTIVE; MORE
opposing manager Jose kind comments and continued
Mourinho and all the staff and support as we look to keep
4 players who have journeyed north
tonight. BURNLEY-LIKE, IF taking the club forward.
5
It doesn’t seem that long ago
that we faced Spurs here, last
YOU WILL. There are always challenges
at this club, but we have tried to
March, in the final home game build and be realistic and work
before everything changed and within all of the parameters and
the game succumbed to the
guidelines set by the Chairman
pandemic that still affects us
THE ENCOURAGING
games of that nature, but alas and the board and try to make
today.
we couldn’t quite manage to get it work.
THING WAS WE
That day, we probably deserved
the one goal that would surely
to win against a very good side, That’s exactly what we are still
LOOKED FAR MORE
have been enough.
but had to settle for a 1-1 draw, doing, but it’s impossible to do
The encouraging thing was
as part of our excellent end to the it without the good staff and the
SOLID.
we looked far more solid as a
campaign.
collective; more Burnley-like, if players I have, and have had.
I would certainly settle for
you will. Equally, it’s hard to achieve
another similar performance
tonight, as we look to build on It’s no secret that it’s been a anything without the backing of
the goalless draw away to West tricky start to the campaign, the fans, and again I thank you
Bromwich Albion, this time last with the injuries we’ve carried for your unwavering backing.
week. seriously limiting our options.
Keep supporting these lads
I felt we probably deserved to Thankfully, we seem to be
– from near or afar – and you
win that game, given the excellent finally getting bodies back and
know they will deliver for you.
chances we carved out. Many, hopefully, in the not-too-distant
many times, we have been on future we’ll have all hands on Enjoy the game
the right side of the margins in deck as we approach what Sean
THE SKIPPER
Captain
GETTING CLOSER
CAPTAIN BEN MEE BELIEVES THE CLARETS ARE HEADING
IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION AS HE NEARS A RETURN
I
T’S GOOD TO BE BACK AT That shows the togetherness
TURF MOOR FOR ONLY we have and there’s certainly
IT FELT A LIKE
THE SECOND TIME THIS nothing wrong with the spirit in
SEASON IN THE PREMIER the camp. The mood is excellent
A BIG STEP
LEAGUE. IT SEEMS LIKE A and I’m sure the strength of the
LONG WAIT. group will be evident in some
FORWARD FROM A
To have three of the first four more positive results.
6 league games away from home Tonight’s game is when we 7
has contributed to a tough start,
even if the absence of supporters REALLY POSITIVE mark ‘No Room For Racism’ –
the Premier League’s anti-racism
seems to have skewed the
statistics slightly on home and
away results across the league
PERFORMANCE. campaign.
Like ‘Black Lives Matter’, it is
a cause we are right behind and
since we started again in June. determined to support.
Our last trip to West Bromwich There is no room for
Albion a week ago brought us our discrimination or prejudice
heavyweights – starting with
first point and it could easily have where colour and race are
Tottenham tonight – it’s
been three. important we now build on it concerned and it’s important
It felt a like a big step and keep the momentum going. that we keep reiterating that
forward from a really positive We’ve done it before and we can message until it is no longer an
performance. do it again. issue.
THERE’S CERTAINLY
With the benefit of the It’s been frustrating that I Finally, this fixture reminds
international break behind us, I haven’t been able to play my part us of the last time fans were
NOTHING WRONG
thought we looked much more yet but hopefully I’m not too far allowed at Turf Moor to watch a
like the Burnley team we know. away. game when Spurs came here in
WITH THE SPIRIT IN
The intensity and tempo was It was great to be back in full March.
back to how we like it and a first training last week which means The Covid pandemic has taken
THE CAMP. clean sheet of the season was
another big plus.
We like to build from a solid
it’s just a case of topping up my
fitness before I’m back in the
frame.
a terrible toll and has delayed a
return for spectators.
We continue to miss you and
foundation and hopefully the It was a nice touch from the your support – although I know
platform is now back in place. lads to be clapped onto the your backing is still there from
With a couple of testing pitch, which is something we do wherever you are.
games to come against two for anyone coming back from a Stay safe and thanks.
of the league’s established lengthy spell out. Ben
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Burnley and the rest of the Premier League
will not tolerate racism, anywhere, and we
are taking action to combat all forms of
discrimination. But we can all do more.
Challenge it, report it, change it, and
together we can make a positive impact.
Visit premierleague.com/noroomforracism
to find out more. #NoRoomForRacism
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FROM THE BOARDROOM
TESTING TIMES FOR FOOTBALL
MIKE GARLICK CHARTS A STEADY COURSE THROUGH THE COVID PANDEMIC
Executive Chairman
Mike Garlick
Vice Chairman
Barry C Kilby
THESE ARE TRYING TIMES
FOR US ALL. Directors
The Covid-19 pandemic that has John Banaszkiewicz,
ripped apart the fabric of daily life Clive J Holt,
Brian Nelson,
has taken its toll on us all, and
Terry Crabb,
sport is no different.
Brendan Flood
The absence of fans from
football grounds remains a Chief Executive
THE LOSS OF FANS HAS
source of real frustration and the Neil Hart
Premier League, along with all its
MEANT A FINANCIAL HOLE
Turf Moor Buy Back Associates
stakeholders, continue to lobby Ann Maitland,
for some relaxation in the rules,
which are at times confusing to NEEDS TO BE FILLED, AND Brian and Sandra Nelson,
CBSAPF,
say the least.
AS ONE OF THE SMALLER David Sunter,
CLUBS IN THE LEAGUE
Nobody will ever put the safety Geoff Westmore,
Harry Brooks,
of supporters at risk, but I think
10
that all clubs, especially in the
WE PERHAPS FEEL THAT part in where we stand, proudly,
Jason Bannister,
John Banaszkiewicz,
11
MORE THAN MOST.
Premier League, have shown a
today. John Ratcliffe,
willingness to adhere to the strict Mark Griffiths
I was saddened to hear of the
guidelines for the fortunate few & Heather Brown,
recent death of former Director
among us still allowed to attend Martin Hobbs,
Derek Gill. I didn’t know Derek,
games. of the tree in terms of income, Richard Sutton,
Here at Burnley, we had who was here during our lowest Terry Crabb
but all things are relative and it’s
originally hoped to welcome ebb in the mid-1980s, but I know
not hard to see the wider impact
some supporters back for the first of plenty of people who speak
Covid has had on all clubs,
warmly of him as someone who Manager
time since March for tonight’s including our own. Sean Dyche
game. always had the best interests of
Thankfully, we remain a club Assistant Manager
Alas, the recent tightening of Burnley Football Club at heart.
that is financially stable, with Ian Woan
restrictions has put that on hold no external debt, and that is Our thoughts are naturally with
1st Team Coach
for now, but we will continue to his family and friends at this sad
primarily due to the steady Tony Loughlan
push for a safe return as soon as time.
course we have sailed for many Goalkeeping Coach
practically possible. Finally, it was good to finally
years now, in tandem with good Billy Mercer
The loss of fans has also meant get our first point of the season
player trading. Head Physiotherapist
a financial hole needs to be filled, at WBA. We probably deserved
However, we do always have Ally Beattie
and as one of the smaller clubs in all three, but it’s been a tricky,
to keep a weather eye on the Head of Sports Science
the league we perhaps feel that
present and immediate future, lopsided start to the season with Mark Howard
more than most.
and in these uncertain times, three of our opening four league Chief Operating Officer
All clubs are feeling the squeeze
that seems a sensible strategy. games away from home. Matt Williams
in some capacity and doubtless
Speaking of the present, my Now we’re back at the Turf Technical Director
you will have read of Manchester
United’s financial results last congratulations to Sean and his and I’m confident we will start to Mike Rigg
week, which reported a £70m staff on the eve of their eighth climb the table in the weeks and Academy Manager
anniversary here. These are months ahead. Jonathan Pepper
drop in expected revenue for the
year ending June 2020. indeed halcyon times for our Enjoy the game Medical Officer
United sit very much at the top club and they have played a huge Mike Dr. S. Morris
TURF NEWS
IT’S A McNEIL DEAL
WINGER SIGNS NEW CONTRACT TO COMMIT TO CLARETS
ACADEMY COACH HONOURED
The Clarets were delighted
MY FOCUS WAS ALWAYS TO to see one of their Academy
coaches included in the delayed
BE A BURNLEY PLAYER AND Queen’s Birthday Honours.
CARRY ON DOING WHAT I’M
Stephen Daley received
the MBE for his services to
DOING BECAUSE I LOVE THE para football and Futsal after
collecting 143 caps for the Para
CLUB, I LOVE THE TEAM AND Lions and competing in the 2017
PLAYING FOR THE GAFFER.
and 2019 World Cups.
The 44-year-old captained the
England partially sighted team
and hung up his boots at the end
of last year to focus on coaching
DWIGHT McNEIL HAS BEEN REWARDED and playing for the gaffer and that’s what I for the Football Association and
12 WITH A NEW CONTRACT AFTER A want to carry on doing.” an impending role as the Para 13
STELLAR START TO HIS PREMIER McNeil has enjoyed a rapid rise from Lions Futsal coach.
LEAGUE CAREER. signing a first professional contract at Turf In addition, Preston-based
McNeil, 20, has started all but one of the Moor in April, 2018 to becoming a key man Daley – previously a Northern
Clarets’ top-flight games since the end of in manager Sean Dyche’s plans. Ireland international up to the age
2018. His first senior start came against of 18 – coaches part time in the
And the winger has now earned a 12- Olympiakos in a Europa League tie in foundation phase of the Clarets’
month extension and an enhanced deal August, 2018. Academy following Futsal’s
running to June, 2024 with the option of an And then after a full Premier League introduction to the coaching
additional year. debut against Manchester United – the programme for Burnley’s young
In a major boost for the Clarets, McNeil club he left prior to joining Burnley in 2014 players.
has followed acting skipper Ashley – a goalscoring performance against West “The club have been great with
Westwood in signing a new contract since Ham in the final game of 2018 kick-started me since I’ve been there and
the start of the season after club captain his remarkable run of first-team games. hopefully it’s something we can
Ben Mee also extended his stay for a “I’m so happy and fortunate to have been look to expand across more age
further year during the summer. in the team but I think I’ve also showed groups,” said Daley.
“I’m delighted to sign a new contract. what I’m capable of doing and I just want “Futsal is a different format of
I love playing for the club and it’s a club to keep doing that,” added McNeil, who the game and really helps young
I want to be at,” said McNeil, who again earlier this month helped England’s U21s players in their development in
underlined his worth with a stand-out reach the final of the 2021 European one-on-one situations, decision
performance to help Burnley secure their Championships. making and technique.
first point of the season at West Bromwich “I feel like I’ve become more experienced “It’s something I’ve loved
Albion last Monday night. and understand myself more as a person playing and given me so much.
“It’s a great position to be in and I on and off the pitch and that’s been You don’t play football to win
couldn’t have asked for more help from the important. individual awards but to get this
lads, to be honest. “I just want to do the same as last year honour is something special,
“My focus was always to be a Burnley now and continue to be part of the team particularly for my family as
player and carry on doing what I’m doing throughout the year. I just want to play they’re the ones that make the
because I love the club, I love the team football.” biggest sacrifices.”
PLAYER FEATURE
IF ALL HAD BEEN ABLE TO
GO TO PLAN, TONIGHT WAS
THE NIGHT THE CLARETS
HOPED TO WELCOME BACK
ASHLEY WESTWOOD
SOME SUPPORTERS TO TURF
MOOR.
MISSES
The Premier League had
targeted an October date for the
start of a phased return of fans
before Covid-19 again had the
deciding word by delaying that
THE FANS
possibility indefinitely.
The Clarets will therefore face
Tottenham behind closed doors
again, with midfielder Ashley
Westwood feeling the absence
of the fans, whose last match-
CENTRE
BUT STILL KEEPS
day experience was a 1-1 draw
PERFORMING
with Spurs at Turf Moor on 7
March.
“It’s tough because you miss
all the pre-match build-up,” said
Westwood.
“Waiting in the tunnel you miss
TO KEEP THE CLARETS
the butterflies of waiting to go
14 out and the noise of the stadium. 15
TICKING
“We were heading for just
after the international break for
fans to come back and it hasn’t
happened.
“That’s just the way it is and
we’ve got to get on as best we
STAGE
can because we’ve got a few big
games coming up now.”
With Tottenham visiting
tonight and Chelsea in town next
weekend, these would have been
major dates on the calendar for
the supporters.
Sadly, that’s not quite the case
now, with fans having to follow
their favourites from a distance.
But despite empty grounds,
the players must still raise their
game, with match-days not
diminished in terms of the points
on offer and the potential impact
on a Premier League table which
currently has a surprising look
on the back of some unexpected
early-season results and freakish
scorelines.
PLAYER FEATURE
WAITING IN THE
on the opening weekend of
the season preceding a run
of three successive league
TUNNEL YOU MISS
defeats before Sean Dyche’s
men returned from the last
international break by gaining
their first point from a positive
THE BUTTERFLIES
performance in Monday
evening’s 0-0 draw at West
Bromwich Albion.
OF WAITING TO GO
“We’ve been there before.
We’re not ones to panic and the
gaffer’s not one to panic. It was
a difficult start to the season,”
OUT AND THE NOISE
admitted Westwood.
“The first game was the
Carabao Cup, then it’s Sunday at
OF THE STADIUM.
seven o’clock and then the cup
again.
“It was the sort of Europa
League thing again. We’ve
shown we didn’t deal with that
very well.
“I think now we’ve had the
international break and we’ve
16 got a few more bodies back and
17
had a full week of tough training
and I think we’re in a really good
place now.
“Hopefully, with the
“I THINK THAT’S
performance last Monday night
we’re back to what we know we
WHY THERE ARE SO “It’s not nice. You miss that do hear the roar when a man is can do.
MANY GOALS IN THE interaction with the fans. We on your back. “The performance felt better.
We looked more back to
PREMIER LEAGUE.
don’t see any of that in the “That might be the reason
build-up to the game. As we for being so many goals, but ourselves and the clean sheet
YOU CAN SWITCH walk in, that’s all gone now,” we’ve got to adapt to that. It is was a big thing for us.
“We were creating chances,
OFF MORE WHEN
Westwood added. becoming the norm and we’ve
which was nice. We have a got
“The quicker fans get back, the got to focus on us and focus
THE STADIUM’S better it is for football I’m sure. what we do best.
a tough run now, but I think our
game against Tottenham started
EMPTY. “Six months or a year or
whatever it will be is a long time.
“We showed in lockdown we
can do it, so we need to get back
off our run at the back end of
last season so hopefully it can
Thankfully, I’ve played in front to that.”
do that again this season.
of a lot of fans before and this The Clarets adapted as well as
“It’s going to be a tough test
is hard. any following ‘project re-start’
and we want to show what we’re
“I think that’s why there are last season, winning four times all about.”
so many goals in the Premier as part of an unbeaten seven- The draw against Tottenham
League. You can switch off more match run that propelled them to in March was actually part of the
when the stadium’s empty. a top-10 finish. Clarets’ superb recovery from
“There’s no noise. You haven’t This time around they’ve mid-January onwards, which
got the fans behind you and you found it tougher, with no game continued once Burnley returned
PLAYER FEATURE
WE’VE BEEN
THERE BEFORE. to action after their pre-lockdown
meeting with the Londoners.
WE’RE NOT ONES Westwood played a key part
TO PANIC AND
in that as he saw out another
outstanding season’s work as
THE GAFFER’S the Clarets’ midfield metronome,
whose six assists placed him joint
NOT ONE TO top of the pile with Dwight McNeil.
PANIC.
The 30-year-old might have
passed on his twin 2018/19
player-of-the-year awards to
goalkeeper Nick Pope, but his
influence on the pitch didn’t wane.
His reward was a new three-year
contract signed on the eve of the
new campaign and the captain’s
armband to start the season in
place of the injured Ben Mee.
“To lead the team in the Premier
League is a special thing. It’s a
great accolade, but Meeso is our
captain and the way he handles
18 it around the place he’s still
19
the captain around the training
ground.
“That’s his job and the quicker I WANTED TO
he gets back the better it is for
us,” added Westwood, whose new
Westwood is a cornerstone of GET IT (THE NEW
CONTRACT) DONE
that plan and at the start of the
deal extends a mutually beneficial
month made his 100th Premier
stay that began in January, 2017
AS QUICKLY AS
League appearance for the
following the former Crewe
Clarets, fittingly marking the game
captain’s arrival from Aston Villa.
“I’ve said it many a time.
It’s been the best move that’s
at St James’ Park with a goal.
And thankfully for Burnley, and POSSIBLE. I WAS
happened to me. The fans have the supporters who will one day
be back to watch him, this has ALWAYS WANTING
TO STAY HERE.
taken to me, which has just gone
for now. been only half of the story.
“But I’m thoroughly enjoying my “It’s flown by. I’ve got three more
career at the minute and long may years now and hopefully there’s
it continue. plenty more to come,” Westwood
“I wanted to get it (the new said.
contract) done as quickly as “I’ve set a target this year to try
possible. I was always wanting and be involved in every game if I
to stay here. Dwight has followed can, if performances and injuries
suit and Meeso has signed up. allow that.
“The gaffer wanted to keep a “I want to keep a consistent
group together and that’s what level and who knows after that?”
we’ve got and we’ll build on those In these uncertain times, it’s nice
foundations.” to have one constant.THE HAWTHORNS 19/10/20 REFEREE: ANTHONY TAYLOR MATCH ACTION
WEST BROM 0 BURNLEY 0 IVANOVIC
JOHNSTONE
HEGAZI
PSYCHOLOGICALLY, IT’S FURLONG TOWNSEND
GOOD TO GET YOUR FIRST
GALLAGHER LIVERMORE KROVINOVIC
SAWYERS 79
THE CLARETS GOT THEIR
PREMIER LEAGUE CAMPAIGN UP
Pope made a couple of fine saves
on his return from international duty
a new long-term deal at Turf Moor -
tormented the Baggies’ defence,
sighters at goal before the break
without being able to beat goalkeeper POINT ON THE BOARD. THAT PEREIRA
PHILLIPS 88
GRANT DIANGANA
AND RUNNING ON A NIGHT OF
FIRSTS AT THE HAWTHORNS.
and winning a third England cap.
But the best chances came the
which included summer signing
Branislav Ivanovic on his first Premier
Sam Johnstone.
And with the Clarets continuing to AND A CLEAN SHEET – A ROBINSON 73
WOOD
DESERVED ONE AWAY FROM
BARNES
Sean Dyche’s men put their first Clarets’ way in their best performance League appearance in close to four force the pace in the second half, RODRIGUEZ 77
point of the season on the board to so far. years. former Baggies striker Chris Wood
halt a run of three defeats. Burnley had an added intensity The hosts also gave a debut to headed an Ashley Westwood cross HOME – MEANT THERE McNEIL GUDMUNDSSON
BRADY 68
WERE MORE SIGNS OF WHAT
And goalkeeper Nick Pope’s first back in their play and the night’s former Huddersfield striker Karlan against the bar when he would have
WESTWOOD BROWNHILL
clean sheet contributed to the first outstanding performer in Dwight Grant, who sent an early opportunity backed himself to double his tally for
TAYLOR PIETERS
goalless draw of the season in the
goal-laden top flight.
McNeil.
The winger – fresh from signing
wide.
But Ashley Barnes had two good
the season and take all three points
back to Lancashire. WE ARE ABOUT. TARKOWSKI LONG
SEAN DYCHE
POPE
20 21
MATCH SHOTS
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FOULS
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to claim your prize.FROM THE ARCHIVES FROM THE ARCHIVES The late, great Harry Potts would have celebrated his 100th birthday last week. The Burnley stalwart, undoubtedly the greatest post-war manager in the history of the club - following a distinguished playing career at Turf Moor - led the Clarets to their second First Division title success in 1960, in the first of his two spells in charge. Harry is pictured ahead of another of his milestone moments, leading the team out at Wembley for the 1962 FA Cup final against tonight's opponents. Tottenham Hotspur, managed by Bill Nicholson.
THE COMPLETE STORY OF HOW BURNLEY FOOTBALL CLUB BECAME CHAMPIONS OF ENGLAND 1920/21 100 YEAR HEROES
The
100
AFTER THE DISASTROUS
OPENING DAY DEFEAT TO
year
heroes
The Handsworth-born striker
Bert scores the only goal
in the FA Cup Final, 1914.
BRADFORD CITY AT TURF originally joined Aston Villa in 1904,
MOOR, BURNLEY TRAVELLED but he failed to make an impact at
TO LEEDS ROAD WITHOUT Villa Park and he joined Woolwich
TWO INFLUENTIAL PLAYERS; Arsenal in 1905, where strong in 1914 led to a suspension of
CAPTAIN TOMMY BOYLE AND competition from Peter Kyle, the professional football, although during
JERRY DAWSON. Gunners regular centre-forward, the war years Freeman continued to
Frank Birchenough made his limited him to 49 appearances in feature for the club, playing in the
first of two appearances, replacing nearly three seasons. regionalised Lancashire Section of the
Dawson in goal, but ended up on George Morrell, Woolwich
Football League in little more than a
the losing side after Les Smith’s Arsenal’s manager, deemed
sideshow, when placed alongside the
shot ricocheted back off the Freeman surplus to requirements
brutal reality being played out across
goalkeeper for Smith to land the and allowed him to join Everton in
Bert Freeman the Channel.
spoils. 1908.
Four days later, the Turfites were Freeman’s first full season at When peace finally prevailed four
given the opportunity to avenge the Goodison Park reaped dividends for years later and the Football League
28 1-4 opening day defeat at home to the Merseysiders, with 38 goals in resumed in August, 1919, Burnley 29
the Bantams, where manager John 37 league appearances; breaking finished runners-up to West Bromwich
Haworth made several changes Liverpool’s Sam Raybould’s record Albion.
and named Bert Freeman as a of most goals in a Football League were spellbound with his natural Having smashed the club’s all-time That campaign saw Freeman became
reserve. season, and rewarding him with a flair in front of goal. Freeman scoring record the previous season, the first Claret to achieve 100 league
However, Bob Kelly's late first international cap for England scored 32 goals in 31 league Freeman was again top scorer with 31 goals for the club, and score his 103rd
arrival at the ground, due to a in March 1909, when he scored the appearances, with hat-tricks goals during the 1912/1913 season. and final goal for the Clarets on the
misunderstanding regarding the second goal against Wales at the against Fulham (home and away) An honourable mid-table campaign occasion when his eventual successor
kick-off time, forced Haworth to City Ground. and also Glossop North End. followed, upstaged by a date with – Scottish signing Joe Anderson –
draft Freeman in to the starting 11, The following season he added During the season he was royalty in April, 1914 when, having made his debut.
minutes prior to kick-off. another 26 goals in 41 league selected for the British Home beaten Sheffield United in an FA Cup
The three defeats that opened a
It would be an inauspicious and cup appearances, but the Championship games against Semi-Final replay at Old Trafford,
momentous 1920/21 season ultimately
ending to Freeman’s legendary 1910/1911 season would be his Ireland in Dublin, Wales and Burnley met Liverpool in the final.
Burnley career. last at Goodison Park and Everton’s proved to be a low-key ending for
Scotland. Freeman scored against And a dour showpiece was brought
Bradford completed the double loss would be Burnley’s gain Freeman, who was eventually released
the Irish in February 1912 and also to life in the second-half when
over their Roses rivals, and three It was the astute Haworth who a month later, when England won by Burnley at the end of the 1920-1921
Freeman powered home a half volley
games into the campaign, Burnley convinced the directors to sign 2-0 at the Racecourse Ground, season and joined Wigan Borough.
to ensure the Turfites' first piece
propped up the embryonic Division Freeman, and he made his debut Wrexham. of silverware, presented to captain But he would be remembered as a
One table. in the Division Two game against Having been relegated at the Tommy Boyle by King George V; the true goalscoring legend during his time
Burnley supporters feared the Wolverhampton Wanderers at Turf turn of the century, Burnley had first reigning Monarch do perform the in claret and blue; an individual who
worse, all the while unaware that Moor in April, 1911. struggled to gain promotion back duty. helped guide Burnley to the pinnacle of
the ageing Freeman had played In his first full season Freeman to Division One, but after narrowly English football and a true great whose
Who knows what other glories
his last Football League game for repaid the trust Haworth had shown missing out on promotion during prowess in front of goal made him one
may have come Burnley’s way, with
the club, seven years on from the in him, scoring in his first six games the 1911-1912 season, it was Freeman leading the line? of the greatest centre-forwards in the
pinnacle of his career after scoring for the club. Freeman who helped catapult The outbreak of World War One history of English football.
the only goal in the 1914 FA Cup He was immediately immortalised Burnley back in to the top flight of
against Liverpool, at Crystal Palace. by the adoring Burnley hordes, who English football.
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IN THE COMMUNITY
BFCitC support
Black History Month
THE MONTH OF OCTOBER MARKS development and employability programme
BLACK HISTORY MONTH, THE ANNUAL Moor for your Future which launched earlier
CELEBRATION OF THE HISTORY, in the month at Turf Moor also enjoyed the
ACHIEVEMENTS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF workshop. The topics discussed helped to
BLACK PEOPLE IN THE UK. increase the group’s awareness and knowledge
In support of the campaign, throughout the of prominent figures associated with black
month Burnley FC in the Community staff have history, many of who showed immense amounts
been delivering Black History Month specific of integrity, leadership and determination in
workshops to groups and schools across the challenging circumstances, character traits that
region, delivering the session to 596 individuals are explored and encouraged to young people
in total. through delivery of the programme.
The workshops aimed to cover the basic The workshop was also delivered virtually
38 purpose of the celebratory month and explore to players from the Burnley FC Academy to 39
some influential figures in black history, strengthen their understanding of black history,
including Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela and with the session further cementing the club’s
Barack Obama. The sessions also offered the commitment to the One Club for All ethos and
chance for discussions on present day well- no tolerance stance on racism or inequality. understand the future possibilities open to all FC in the Community have joined Burnley FC, in
known black figures who are achieving great Mark Sherwin, Principal of Castercliff Primary of them and Black History Month gives one support of the Premier League’s No Room for
things in the world today and inspiring younger Academy said: “For Black History Month opportunity, in addition to links in the wider Racism campaign. Between the 17th and 26th
generations, including Raheem Sterling and we have been working with Aaron Beesley, curriculum, to inspire the children and celebrate October, the No Room for Racism message
Marcus Rashford, celebrating their work around our Burnley FC in the Community Sport and those figures who have been key in helping build has been visible at all Premier League matches,
racial equality and how they are using their Education Coach, to highlight key messages to a better world for all of us.” highlighting the League and clubs’ year-round
colossal fame to break down barriers and tackle the children around equality and opportunity. Mr Lomas, from Worsthorne Primary School commitment to combatting discrimination and
discrimination. “Aaron has delivered sessions with classes said: “The children were engaged in the session promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across
As part of our Premier League Primary Stars across school discussing the importance and they all wanted to contribute. The comments all areas of football.
programme, our Sport and Education Coaches of being neighbourly and respectful and about how things were unfair were really
delivered the workshop to pupils at Worsthorne highlighting figures who have inspired the world refreshing. Since the session, the children have For more information on Burnley FC in the
Primary, Walsden St Peter’s CE (VC) Primary and to become a better place for all. asked some pertinent questions, such as, ‘How Community’s work around Black History Month,
Castercliff Primary Academy, receiving positive “At Castercliff, we have children from was it fair that black people had to give up their contact Kicks and Disability Manager, Lewis
feedback from pupils and teachers. cultures spanning 16 different languages so seat on the bus?” Rimmer on l.rimmer@burnleyfc.com or call
Young people on BFCitC’s new character it is especially important that all our children In addition to Black History Month, Burnley 01282 704 716.
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BURNLEY FC IN THE COMMUNITY a destination, with the Resolution experiencing greater hardship due to
HAVE LAUNCHED A BRAND-NEW Foundation forecasting that youth the crisis. Incredible charities, such
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND unemployment in Burnley could hit as Burnley FC in the Community have
EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMME, 35%. been playing a vital role in the UK’s
MOOR FOR YOUR FUTURE, WITH Burnley FC in the Community’s response to the pandemic, ensuring
THE AIM OF SUPPORTING YOUNG Chief Executive Officer, Sara Ward urgent help reaches those most
PEOPLE AGED 16-25, WHO HAVE said: “We are delighted to be in need of support. As a bank we
HAD THEIR LIVES DISRUPTED DUE delivering our new Moor for your
have been doing all we can for our
TO THE IMPACT OF COVID-19. Future programme, here at Turf
customers, clients and colleagues,
Due to a need identified by Burnley Moor. As a charity we have always
and we hope that by partnering with
Together, a community hub made been passionate about the area
Burnley FC in the Community and
up of Burnley Council and local of employability, reducing youth
partners, charities and services, many other charities across the
unemployment and developing young
the programme has been designed people to help them reach their full UK, collectively we can ensure that
specifically to help nurture young potential. In the current climate as as many people as possible in the
40 people’s confidence and self- we continue to navigate our way communities in which we live and 41
esteem to tackle the ‘new normal’. through the coronavirus pandemic, work are supported through this
Sessions help young people to gain supporting young people in this area crisis.”
the necessary skills to help secure and giving them the tools to succeed Premier League Head of
employment, improve their character has become more important than Community, Nick Perchard said:
and personal skills, boost confidence ever. “The Moor for your Future project
and covers areas surrounding “Bringing the project to life has from Burnley FC in the Community is
resilience, problem solving and been a real joint effort, with each of an ideal way of encouraging young
digital literacy. the funders, patrons and delivery people to learn, develop and grow,
Funded by Barclays, the Premier partners united in our commitment with the support of a football club
League and Professional Footballers’ to make it a success and implement who is at the heart of its community.
Association Fund, VEKA and Great real change to the lives of the young Projects like this have never been
Places and delivered in partnership people who sign up. I want to thank
more important and so we are
with Burnley College, Burnley Barclays, the Premier League and
proud to work with BFCitC and other
Together and Lancashire Adult Professional Footballers’ Association
stakeholders to enable young people
Learning, the programme is delivered Fund, VEKA and Great Places for
to enhance their wellbeing and build
from UCFB, the educational hub at funding the programme and we look
Turf Moor. forward to working closely with our a better future for themselves.”
The impact of COVID-19 on delivery partners Burnley College, Moor for your Future is open to
school leavers and young adults Burnley Together and Lancashire sign ups, to find out more visit
has become more apparent with Adult Learning.” www.burnleyfccommunity.org
Lancashire County Council indicating Nigel Higgins, Barclays Chairman, or contact BFCitC Employability
that approximately 40% of children said: “COVID-19 has created an Manager, Alison Malcolm on
graduating from high school in unprecedented social and economic a.malcolm@burnleyfc.com or 07739
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Project Big Cartel
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MANCHESTER UNITED AND £250m bail-out to sweeten the deal
LIVERPOOL’S PROJECT BIG and help them through the crisis.
PICTURE PROPOSALS RIGHTLY What about Burnley? Proposed
GOT SHORT CHANGE FROM THE was an abolition of the one-club,
REST OF THE PREMIER LEAGUE. one-vote policy that has been part
WORKING IN TANDEM WITH of the Premier League since its disruption. The PFA has a cash
years
EFL CHAIRMAN RICK PARRY, inception in 1992. Also gone would reserve. Rainy days and all that!
IT WAS A NO-GO FROM THE be the threshold of 14 votes to pass The lower tiers need help, no
MOMENT THEIR CLANDESTINE any decision or rule change. One one will dispute that. However,
1921-2021 PLANS WERE LEAKED TO A member-one vote has to stay in any you could argue why should
BROADSHEET – THAT’S HOW future negotiations along with a 20- Burnley help the likes of Derby
BIG NEWS STORIES BREAK team league, parachute payments County and Sunderland? The
THESE DAYS - ON THE EVE OF and a fair distribution of TV revenue. Clarets haven’t been able to
ENGLAND’S INTERNATIONAL Only the longest serving nine (they splash the cash like other top-
AGAINST BELGIUM. were given the convenient tag of flight clubs this summer. Why
In my first few weeks at university “long-term shareholders”) would penalise Burnley because it has
one of the books on the essential have had voting rights. been a well-run club? Where were
reading list was “Seven Sisters – Ludicrously, United and Liverpool the handouts when ITV Digital’s
The Great Oil Companies and the would have been joined by the collapse nearly crippled our club?
At least this first attempt to
42 World They Shaped” by Anthony rest of the so-called “big six” and 43
Sampson. It wasn’t a thriller, but Everton, Southampton and West alienate the 14 has been seen for
it set out the story of how big oil Ham United. A two-thirds majority what it is, an outlandish attempt
companies created a cartel and would have seen any resolution at a power grab!
dictated oil price, and supply, to go through. Mathematics isn’t my
the western world before the oil strongest facet but it would have
ONE LAST THING:
producers started to wrestle back clearly favoured a select few.
control. What have the Football League
Project Big Picture took me back been doing since the start of the
to that previous business power pandemic? Surely, Parry missed Arsenal’s act of makin
g
grab. a trick by not re-introducing a their much-loved ma
scot
The big reveal came as a major regionalised third and fourth tier. It’s Gunnersaurus redun
dant
shock to the rest of the Premier seems ridiculous that Barrow, on followed by the expen
sive
League. The secretive nature of the their return to the Football League, signing of Thomas Pa
rtey
discussions, the act of deception will be travelling to places like was surely the worst
act
and the attempt at a breakaway Southend United, Colchester United of PR in Premier Leagu
e
could be just the start of prolonged and Exeter City when overheads are history. No
negotiations that will send already high. Even for an initial two wonder
shockwaves throughout the game. seasons, a League One North and Mesut
That big reveal came in the middle South structure would have been a Ozil
of the Covid-19 pandemic when significant cost-cutting move. stepped
finances are stretched throughout Where was the pressure from forward
the game. Opportunity knocks, the chairman for help from the to fund his
it was a one-off chance to grab PFA for more Covid-19 tests for salary!
control, and to help push it through. his members in the lower leagues?
The EFL clubs were offered a More tests would mean lessOPPOSITION
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FOUNDED:
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OTTENHAM HOTSPUR’S Red Devils – a spell that ended in
6-1 WIN AT OLD December 2018.
TRAFFORD EARLIER The former Chelsea boss has
T
THIS MONTH STUNNED an unbeaten record against the
HE RETURN OF GARETH BALE
JOSE MOURINHO
TO NORTH LONDON WAS GROUND NAME: THE PREMIER LEAGUE. IT Clarets with five wins and four
THE BIGGEST STORY OF THE TOTTENHAM WAS UNITED’S HEAVIEST draws. There have been some fiery
SUMMER TRANSFER WINDOW. THE HOTSPUR STADIUM DEFEAT SINCE OLE GUNNAR
SOLSKJAER TOOK CHARGE
encounters though. Skipper Tom
WELSH INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR Heaton took centre stage with
RE-JOINED TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR AND IT WAS SPURS' BIGGEST a fabulous display in a goalless
ON A SEASON-LONG LOAN FROM EVER WIN AT OLD TRAFFORD. draw at Old Trafford in October
REAL MADRID AFTER A GAP OF SEVEN THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT 2016. Midfielder Ander Herrera
YEARS. CONTRAST TO MOURINHO’S and Mourinho were red carded by
Bale scored for Tottenham at Turf Moor
CURRENT CAPACITY: CELEBRATIONS COMPARED TO referee Mark Clattenburg.
SPURS HAVE 62,303
in the last game of the 2009/10 Premier HIS FIRST VISIT THERE WITH There was another controversial
League season. Bale and Luka Modric PORTO IN 2004. game at Stamford Bridge in
BEEN BUSY IN
got the Spurs goals with Wade Elliott, The Portuguese side drew 1-1 February 2015 when Serbian
Jack Cork, Martin Paterson and Steven RECORD ATTENDANCE: against Sir Alex Ferguson’s side Nemanja Matic got his marching
THE RECENT 61,104
Thompson scoring for the Clarets in a in the last 16 of the Champions orders after reacting to an Ashley
spectacular 4-2 comeback win. League. Mourinho’s side went Barnes tackle. Ben Mee equalised
However, his first Turf Moor appearance
TRANSFER
into the second leg with a 2-1 and Danny Ings went close to a
came in the dramatic Carling Cup semi-final advantage and after a last-minute tantalising winner in a lively 1-1
T H ES PSUARI SN T S
in January 2009. Spurs led 4-1 from the first HOME COLOURS: Tim Howard error, Francisco draw.
WINDOW.
leg but an incredible Burnley fightback took Costinha pounced to level the Mourinho picked up his 200th
it to extra time at 3-0, 4-4 on aggregate. scores at 1-1 and send Porto Premier League win in the 1-0
With away goals not counting until after through. Mourinho celebrated with success over Everton at the
120 minutes, late goals from Roman AWAY COLOURS:
a knee slide down the touchline. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in
Pavlyuchenko and Jermain Defoe put Harry Porto went on to win the trophy July. Only Sir Alex Ferguson had
44 Redknapp’s side into the final. Champions League finalists are
by beating Monaco in the final and reached the landmark quicker (322 45
Spurs have been busy in the recent on the European trail again.
Mourinho won the competition games compared to 326). It’s an
LAST THREE:
transfer window. Spanish left-back Sergio However, they have yet to
again six years later with Inter exclusive five-man 200 club with
Reguilon also joined from Real Madrid win at home in the league
Milan. We saw a much more Arsene Wenger, David Moyes and
at the same time as Bale. Pierre-Emile this season and were pegged
subdued manager after the 6-1 Harry Redknapp the only other
Hojbjerg moved from Southampton in a back by West Ham United last
reported £15m deal and Republic of Ireland Sunday. Leading 3-0 with just WON 6-1
Premier League
thrashing. Of course, he spent two-
and-a-half years in charge of the
managers to pass the double
century of wins.
defender Matt Doherty came from Wolves eight minutes left, David Moyes’
for an estimated £13.4m. side fought back to draw 3-3 in
HOW THEY LINED UP
one of the most thrilling London
DREW 3-3
Joe Rodon, a Welsh international centre-
back joined from Swansea City in a big derbies for years.
LAST TIME OUT
V WEST HAM H (H) 18/10/20
Premier League
money move on domestic deadline day.
There is also a familiar face in the Spurs
1
ranks with England goalkeeper Joe Hart
leaving Turf Moor for the Tottenham WON 3-0
Europa League LLORIS
Hotspur Stadium.
So far, Spurs have played entertaining 24 4 6 3
football on their travels. Son Heung-min AURIER ALDERWEIRELD SáNCHEZ REGUILÓN
scored four times (all assisted by Harry
Kane) at St Mary’s in a 5-2 win and Jose 17 5
Mourinho’s side came from behind to win
SISSOKO HØJBJERG
6-1 at Old Trafford to cap a fantastic return
for the former Red Devils boss.
The Londoners also won in Bulgaria and
23 28 7
North Macedonia to progress through to the BERGWIJN NDOMBELE HEUNG-MIN
group stages of the Europa League. Those
victories against Lokomotiv Plovdiv and 10
Shkendija, coupled with a thrilling 7-2 home
KANE
win over Maccabi Haifa, mean the 20181 6
OPPOSITION
HUGO LLORIS DAVINSON SANCHEZ
French World Cup winning captain. Columbian defender who was signed
Ex-Nice and Lyon goalkeeper. He from Ajax for 42m Euros. He made
has captained France more than his Spurs debut versus Burnley at
any other player. 92 clean sheets in Wembley in August 2017. He was in
the Premier League. the Colombia side that lost to England
2 8
in Moscow in the 2018 World Cup. He
scored an own goal in last Sunday’s
3-3 draw with the Hammers.
MATT DOHERTY HARRY WINKS
Republic of Ireland international right-back Hemel Hempstead-born
signed from Wolves this summer. He had midfielder. Spurs fan who made
spells on loan at Hibernian and Bury. He his England debut versus Lithuania
gave away an injury-time penalty at Turf in 2017. His debut came in the
9
Moor in July. Europa League against FK Partizan
3
in November 2014. He is close to
100 PL appearances.
SERGIO REGUILON GARETH BALE
The Welsh international returned to Spurs last
Spanish left-sided defender who joined Spurs month on loan from Real Madrid.
46 from Real Madrid at the same time as Gareth He scored at Turf Moor in May 2010 in Burnley’s 47
Bale. He was on loan at Sevilla last season 4-2 win. His second Spurs debut came in the 3-3
and won the Europa League. He made his draw against West Ham last weekend. He helped
11
Spanish debut versus Ukraine last month. Wales to the semi-finals of Euro 16, scoring
4
in the group game against England.
TOBY ALDERWEIRELD ERIK LAMELA
Defender who turned 31 last Monday.
Antwerp-born, Belgian international who
was signed from Atletico Madrid. He played
in the all-Madrid 2014 Champions Leag ue
7
SON HEUNG-MIN
Buenos Aires-born wideman who turned 28
on Wednesday. He was signed from Roma
for £26m. He started with River Plate and
scored against Burnley at White Hart Lane in 10
HARRY
December 2014.
12
final. He has a century of caps for Belgium.
5
He completed his South
Korean military service KANE
JOE HART
during the pandemic.
PIERRE-EMILE HØJBJERG Son played in the 2018
World Cup and scored in
Kane scored a hat-trick at Turf Moor
in December 2017. Golden Boot
the shock 2-0 win over Joined Spurs on a free transfer in the winner at the 2018 World Cup final.
A summer signing from Southampton for Germany. He scored after summer after two seasons at Burnley. His He has 32 goals for England in 49
a reported £15m fee. Ex-Bayern Munich. an 80-yard run against Burnley debut came in the Europa League games with recent hat-tricks against
Danish international midfielder. Burnley in December 2019. in Istanbul. His Spurs debut was against Bulgaria and Montenegro. He made
He scored four goals at Shkendija also in the Europa League in North four assists for Son in the win at
St Mary's - all assisted by Macedonia. He has 75 England caps – Peter St Mary's – the first time that's
Harry Kane. Shilton is the only goalkeeper with more. happened in the Premier League era.You can also read
