Where are Clarets fans from outside of Burnley?

theonlywayisup · Post by **theonlywayisup** » Thu May 11, 2023 8:52 pm

Left Burnley for London age 15/16. Back up north after a few years to Southport then Ormskirk.

Targetman · Post by **Targetman** » Thu May 11, 2023 8:55 pm

Shaggy wrote: ↑
Thu May 11, 2023 7:47 pm
Born in Burnley and live on the moon.

Thats no surprise really!

brexit · Post by **brexit** » Thu May 11, 2023 8:59 pm

Padiham, it's a different country. Genetically not very diverse, anthropologists from all over the world gather to capture the archaic rituals and mindless violence.

chadders · Post by **chadders** » Thu May 11, 2023 9:05 pm

Born in Littleborough, lived in Rochdale, now in Devon. Family in Bacup. UTC

Squidgy · Post by **Squidgy** » Thu May 11, 2023 9:10 pm

Born in Keighley, a truly great place to leave. Now live at the top of the Lakes, a truly great place to live. First went in 1971 and been going ever since. Bit of a treck from up here but who cares.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Thu May 11, 2023 9:16 pm

Born in Burnley

Brought up in Trawden

University in Leeds

Job in Leeds

Live in Menston, Ilkley

Just waiting for MDWat, CT, Bodge, Dande….the motley crew…

iowalan · Post by **iowalan** » Thu May 11, 2023 9:16 pm

Born isle of wight 1951 ...Dad came from Burnley did national service with navy in solent and met
Mum 1st Burnley game at Stamford Bridge in early 60's ...Clarets won 1-0 ...and my lifelong support began ....Great times and great memories

Stockbrokerbelt · Post by **Stockbrokerbelt** » Thu May 11, 2023 9:19 pm

From Preston, lived in Macclesfield for 30 years & now resident of Manilva in the southern most part of the Costa del Sol & still have my season ticket.

Claret knight · Post by **Claret knight** » Thu May 11, 2023 9:30 pm

Born in brierfield claret for 34 years since 1966 , dads fault a claret for 80+years and his dad before him, my son now a claret for 34 years the grandkids are following us
It’s a family thing

Elbarad · Post by **Elbarad** » Thu May 11, 2023 9:32 pm

Born in Pennsylvania, USA. Living in Nebraska, USA.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Thu May 11, 2023 9:35 pm

PhiladelphiaChris wrote: ↑
Thu May 11, 2023 6:18 pm
Born in Bank Hall hospital, Burnley. Lived in the USA for twenty two years, been a citizen for eight of them.

Born in Bank Hall Hospital ( 1947) Burnley. Lived in Florida for 15 years , been a citizen for eight of them lol

steve1264b · Post by **steve1264b** » Thu May 11, 2023 9:54 pm

Born in York, dad was in RAF. Moved back to family home when 5. First season the great promotion at PNE. Sunday lunch with dad and grandad was always tales of the turf.

Moved to whittle le woods 1988, met a girl!!

Still went on with dad but now with daughter, i am so lucky to enjoy the clarets with her. Weve always had good times really.

Dad and me spent years driving to games and not speaking in the way home after what we considered were humilating defeats.

Daughter lives in newton le willows, we are season ticket holders.

Love em.

claretgimmer · Post by **claretgimmer** » Thu May 11, 2023 10:13 pm

Born in Rawtenstall 53, first clarets match 1964 v Man Utd, season tkt holder since late 60`s few years off to play, still get to about half the away matches

NL Claret · Post by **NL Claret** » Thu May 11, 2023 10:20 pm

Born in Bury, still live in Bury. Was taken to my first game aged 5 in 1977. My parents moved from Southport to Bury in the 60s and I believe my dad started following the Clarets as they were the top local side and the next door neighbour was an avid Claret.

Jimmymaccer · Post by **Jimmymaccer** » Thu May 11, 2023 10:23 pm

HB Claret wrote: ↑
Thu May 11, 2023 7:02 pm
Born in Burnley General 1962 lived in Colne until 1968 when my dad was offered a job in Whitstable, Kent weaving products for use in osier making. Lived here ever since but moved to Herne Bay in 1999 when Whitstable became too trendy and up its own arse.

Interesting HBC…..I was born (dare I say it) feb 62 at Burnley Bank Hall……..you refer to Burnley General in 62 ……..were they different hospitals ? As an aside, my sister in law was actually born one day after me in the same hospital tho I don’t recognise her from that day…….

Mondsley · Post by **Mondsley** » Thu May 11, 2023 10:23 pm

Born in Littleborough but have lived in Whitworth for 46 years (but will never be from there)!! My Dad chose Burnley over Man Utd in 1961 and I've never looked back. Our son and his family live in Guildford now but he and our Grandson get to as many games as they can. Grandson flirted with Chelsea for a bit but has seen the light!

claretbob · Post by **claretbob** » Thu May 11, 2023 10:24 pm

Clitheroe which was once full of cocky, arrogant Rovers fans but for the last ten years or so has been a very pleasant place to live in. Thank you Sean Dyche. PS. It looks like Vinny is keeping up the good work.

KlyBfc · Post by **KlyBfc** » Thu May 11, 2023 10:28 pm

Born, brought up and lived in Keighley (4yrs at Uni in Leeds in amongst) almost all my life. Now reside in Cross Hills

MG70 · Post by **MG70** » Thu May 11, 2023 10:30 pm

Born in Burnley, I had a season ticket for over 20 years. I emigrated to Australia in August 2008, my last game was the 3-0 defeat to Ipswich. I left thinking it was going to be a long long season, I was gutted I missed it all. I did make it back for the play off final though, but to this day I haven't seen us play a game in the Premier league.
I was back last month and saw us win promotion in the fanzone then my first game on the Turf for nearly 15 years when we beat Sheffield Utd. Watching a game at 2am just doesn't feel right though and the celebrations are always muted of course.

Claretpants · Post by **Claretpants** » Thu May 11, 2023 10:41 pm

channelislandclaret wrote: ↑
Thu May 11, 2023 6:38 pm
Born in Burnley, lived in Jersey for the past 20 years

are you called Gary?

gawthorpe_view · Post by **gawthorpe_view** » Thu May 11, 2023 10:46 pm

Born in Burnley, been in Padiham since 1967.
That's probably as far as I ever want to be from the 'Turf.

PhiladelphiaChris · Post by **PhiladelphiaChris** » Thu May 11, 2023 10:49 pm

FCBurnley wrote: ↑
Thu May 11, 2023 9:35 pm
Born in Bank Hall Hospital ( 1947) Burnley. Lived in Florida for 15 years , been a citizen for eight of them lol

Born in 1967 and live in Pennsylvania but pretty similar stories.

It Is What It Is · Post by **It Is What It Is** » Thu May 11, 2023 10:50 pm

claretgimmer wrote: ↑
Thu May 11, 2023 10:13 pm
Born in Rawtenstall 53, first clarets match 1964 v Man Utd, season tkt holder since late 60`s few years off to play, still get to about half the away matches

Born 1953 in Rawtenstall myself.
You go St James the Less school in Burnley Road?

Flixtonclaret1 · Post by **Flixtonclaret1** » Thu May 11, 2023 10:50 pm

Born in 1960 - Accy Road - moved to Altrincham in 1987 and Flixton since 1990.

Jakubclaret · Post by **Jakubclaret** » Thu May 11, 2023 10:55 pm

County Durham/north Yorkshire border (piercebridge) & flit between long Preston & east Lancashire & west Lancashire whenever the mood fancies.

steve_f · Post by **steve_f** » Thu May 11, 2023 11:00 pm

Born Northwood, now living in sunny Wimborne Dorset

Barry_Chuckle · Post by **Barry_Chuckle** » Thu May 11, 2023 11:03 pm

Born Keighley, now live in Woodham, County Durham.

Downhamclaret · Post by **Downhamclaret** » Thu May 11, 2023 11:16 pm

Live Downham been a claret since 1976..

ClaretInLeeds · Post by **ClaretInLeeds** » Thu May 11, 2023 11:18 pm

Born in Burnley. Grew up in Padiham. Lived in Blackburn for ten years and now live in Leeds.

Joe14 · Post by **Joe14** » Thu May 11, 2023 11:25 pm

ClaretInLeeds wrote: ↑
Thu May 11, 2023 11:18 pm
Born in Burnley. Grew up in Padiham. Lived in Blackburn for ten years and now live in Leeds.

It started off ok but man you’ve had some bad luck since

claret222 · Post by **claret222** » Thu May 11, 2023 11:36 pm

Born in Burnley and lived in Singapore, NZ and now in California. Try to get back every year for a game or two.

Guppyspotter · Post by **Guppyspotter** » Thu May 11, 2023 11:38 pm

Born in cheshire, moved to S Wales from 3-18, moved to Bristol until now.

burnleyboy · Post by **burnleyboy** » Thu May 11, 2023 11:44 pm

Born and bred on Stoops Estate, travelled the World converting football fans to become supporters of The Clarets , whilst earning a quid and surviving
civil wars, international wars, coup de etats' etc!
Now resident on the island of Tasmania, Australia.

hoskinsgoalatswansea · Post by **hoskinsgoalatswansea** » Thu May 11, 2023 11:45 pm

Born in Burnley. Last 15 years: Lived in Rome, Italy for 3 years, then Hull

for another 2, next Hangzhou, China for 6 years, came back to Burnley for 2, and now been in Bali then Jakarta, Indonesia for the last 2 years.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Thu May 11, 2023 11:49 pm

Born in Rossy General. Raised away but attended most home matches with Da until I got my own wheels. Lived in Loveclough for 30 years before retiring to Lismore, Co. Waterford on retiring to watch the grand-children grow up. Been here 19 years in September.

I’m a Clarets jinx. Living away were great years, moved back and it was all downhill until Stan & Barry Kilby fixed the club, moved away and it’s all been great again.

Mixedkompany · Post by **Mixedkompany** » Thu May 11, 2023 11:49 pm

Whitworth
Welwyn Garden City
Vale do lobo, Portugal
Numerous places in between but they are the main movements.

n_ero · Post by **n_ero** » Thu May 11, 2023 11:53 pm

I like this kind of thread but not sure how this will go down so here goes…

Born in west London, family all Chelsea fans. Moved up to Saltaire in 2003. Had a season ticket at Chelsea for 17 years, until 2016. Two sons, born 2011 and 2015. They were never going to support Leeds. Bradford City just haven’t ‘got it’, so took eldest to The Turf when he was 7. Never looked back. My wife and I came to the Burnley Chelsea game in 2014 (away end) and genuinely loved the feel of the place. Proper ground, no bother, great town. No hesitation in bringing my boys to games and it’s turned into a great family thing. Never thought you could love two clubs, but it turns out you can (or at least I can!). Also turns out my family history only goes back to London until the 1930s and before that it’s Nantwich/Chorley but there’s more than a few relatives in Burnley it seems. Strange world.

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Fri May 12, 2023 12:05 am

Born in Bank Hall hospital 1960 and Burnley through and through now living in the Philippines for the just over a year. UTC

It Is What It Is · Post by **It Is What It Is** » Fri May 12, 2023 12:30 am

WOW!!! Some brilliant and great interesting stories from all the local and Global Clarets. Fascinating stuff...cant beat your history and roots.
Keep them coming...UTC.

jollyjack · Post by **jollyjack** » Fri May 12, 2023 12:36 am

Born in Nottingham, grew up near Cambridge. Moved to Crosshills early 90s and started following Clarets immediately. 38 years in Royal Navy and now living in Cumbria. Always seemed to meet Clarets on various ships/bases. Like rats, you're never more than a few feet from one!

Suratclaret · Post by **Suratclaret** » Fri May 12, 2023 12:38 am

Born in Burnley-way back in the last century. Teenage years spent in the New Forest then London and Birmingham before returning in 1976. Lived in the town until I retired and then moved to Thailand in 2011.

Here's-Johnny · Post by **Here's-Johnny** » Fri May 12, 2023 12:47 am

n_ero wrote: ↑
Thu May 11, 2023 11:53 pm
I like this kind of thread but not sure how this will go down so here goes…

Born in west London, family all Chelsea fans. Moved up to Saltaire in 2003. Had a season ticket at Chelsea for 17 years, until 2016. Two sons, born 2011 and 2015. They were never going to support Leeds. Bradford City just haven’t ‘got it’, so took eldest to The Turf when he was 7. Never looked back. My wife and I came to the Burnley Chelsea game in 2014 (away end) and genuinely loved the feel of the place. Proper ground, no bother, great town. No hesitation in bringing my boys to games and it’s turned into a great family thing. Never thought you could love two clubs, but it turns out you can (or at least I can!). Also turns out my family history only goes back to London until the 1930s and before that it’s Nantwich/Chorley but there’s more than a few relatives in Burnley it seems. Strange world.

Saltaire!

Down_Rover · Post by **Down_Rover** » Fri May 12, 2023 1:26 am

channelislandclaret wrote: ↑
Thu May 11, 2023 6:38 pm
Born in Burnley, lived in Jersey for the past 20 years

Lived in Didsbury for last 24 years

CaymanClaret · Post by **CaymanClaret** » Fri May 12, 2023 1:56 am

Born in Hapton - 1978
Moved to Devon - 1993
Moved to Jersey - 2007
Moved to the Cayman Islands - 2010
Moved to New Zealand - 2018

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Fri May 12, 2023 2:30 am

CaymanClaret wrote: ↑
Fri May 12, 2023 1:56 am
Born in Hapton - 1978
Moved to Devon - 1993
Moved to Jersey - 2007
Moved to the Cayman Islands - 2010
Moved to New Zealand - 2018

Banking dynasty?

MalaysiaMo · Post by **MalaysiaMo** » Fri May 12, 2023 3:04 am

Born in a maternity unit in Colne, lived and educated in Burnley (Coal Clough infant and junior then BGS), Leeds (Leeds Uni) and Northern Ireland (New University of Ulster and then the University of Ulster). Been a migrant worker in Singapore for the past 12 years, and before that Ireland (12 years), Singapore (again - 3.5 years) and Hull (7 years). I would have liked to have continued living in my home town of Burnley, after I graduated from Leeds Uni in 1982 - but there were no jobs at the time. Thanks for that, Maggie and Co!

MalaysiaMo · Post by **MalaysiaMo** » Fri May 12, 2023 4:03 am

oh, I forgot to mention that I also spent time as a graduate student at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, in the mid-1980s. I was there during the civil war that eventually led to Museveni becoming president ....

CaymanClaret · Post by **CaymanClaret** » Fri May 12, 2023 4:07 am

tarkys_ears wrote: ↑
Fri May 12, 2023 2:30 am
Banking dynasty?

Got to Jersey by happy accident and then followed the Offshore money to Cayman. Back in the real world of horrible taxes again now. Best bit of Cayman was opening your payslip and your gross income being the same as your net income....

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Fri May 12, 2023 4:22 am

Born in rochdale, started going on as a 16 year old with any given car salesman from hebden bros motors to keep me out of the pubs and got hooked.

Lived in North Carolina for 16 years. Before that California. Before that Vienna. Before that Dubai. Before that Copenhagen and before that various locales around England

Pheonixknight · Post by **Pheonixknight** » Fri May 12, 2023 5:55 am

Born in 67 Heywood, lived and grew up there. No connection with Burnley until a weird set of circumstances meant that I moved to Burnley in the late 80's. Bored one afternoon I decided to take in a game...just happened to watch us beat someone 5-0...could have been York I think...thought it was brilliant and never looked back...now live in rossendale and go on most home games with my Burnley shirt...just in case vinny looks to the heavens and shouts...if only I had an overweight middle-aged bloke I could bring on for the last five minutes...don't worry vinny...I'm on my way...just give me a second.