A first trophy of the season for Burnley
With the first team in fourth place in the First Division and closing in on leaders Tottenham Hotspur, it was the reserves who won the club's first trophy of the…
Tom Bromilow – October 1932 to July 1935
Following the resignation of Albert Pickles, Burnley took their time in choosing his replacement and in October 1932 brought Tom Bromilow back from a coaching role in Holland to become…
That was the week that was
Sheffield United should have been at the Turf today in what would have been their first visit for a top flight fixture since goals from Ray Hankin, Derek Scott and…
Seith to leave after his transfer request is accepted
Despite the win at Nottingham Forest, and Burnley still in the hunt for the title, the club was rocked on this day in 1960 when wing half Bobby Seith, who…
Win against Stockport helps lift the gloom
December 1995 had seen a boardroom rumpus that spilled over into the most farcical and laughable AGM ever at Turf Moor, and that was still more than simmering into the…
Albert Pickles – January 1925 to September 1932
Following the tragic death of John Haworth in December 1924 Burnley decided to appoint a new manager from within the club and handed the job to Albert Pickles. Pickles had…
Crucial Pointer goal secures win at Forest
A Ray Pointer goal was enough to give Burnley a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest sixty years ago and although it means we dropped a place in the table, with…
Clarets hit Saxton’s York for six
It's a game that is very significant for some of the regulars on our message board. For some it was a first, or last, Burnley game for themselves, friends or…
The downs and ups of the early 70s
With still no football to watch, today we continue adding to the results, league tables and programme covers. A couple of weeks ago the 1960s were brought to an end…
Burnley lose after leading 2-0 against England
It wouldn't happen today, but sixty years ago England prepared for the Home International against Scotland by playing a game against a league club and on this occasion they chose…