Two former Clarets released by Football League clubs
Bradford City confirmed that Shay McCartan was to be released three days ago and late yesterday Lincoln City, in announcing their retained list, have confirmed the departure of former Burnley…
John Benson – August 1984 to May 1985
With just five days to go to the start of the 1984/85 season we were looking for a new manager following the sacking of John Bond. Assistant manager John Benson…
Premier League football set for return
The Premier League will return on Wednesday, 17th June when the two outstanding games - Aston Villa v Sheffield United and Manchester City v Arsenal - will be played. A…
New role for ex-Claret Gareth Taylor
Gareth Taylor, who was with Burnley from 2001 to 2003, has today been confirmed as the new head coach of Manchester City Women. Now aged 47, Taylor has been in…
The 1980s completed as Clarets hit rock bottom
Today sees all the results, league tables and programme covers added for the final half of the 1980s which includes all the seasons from 1985/86 to 1989/90. It kicks off…
Ten Memorable Burnley Goals
I wrote about the following goals several years ago and since then there have been others; the one at Everton after a 22-man passing move, a couple of Defour goals…
John Bond – June 1983 to August 1984
In the summer of 1983, Burnley had decided on a change of policy when beginning the search for a new manager, opting to make an external appointment rather than promote…
New York – New York
Having become Football League Champions on that incredible night at Maine Road at the beginning of May, the Burnley team of sixty years ago set sail for America and the…
Frank Casper – January 1983 to June 1983
On 19th January 1983, we had a Milk Cup quarter final at Spurs and with Brian Miller relieved of his duties that morning the directors turned to Frank Casper to…
Brady to remain with the Clarets
It seems as though there has been very little football news recently but this afternoon Burnley have confirmed that they have extended Republic of Ireland international Robbie Brady's contract until…