Revie told to keep his trap shut
Burnley, through chairman Bob Lord and manager Jimmy Adamson, went on the attack against Leeds United, and in particular their manager Don Review after he chose to speak out over…
Clarets stay top after Fletcher hat trick
With midweek games reducing Burnley's lead at the top of the table in 1972, it was a Paul Fletcher hat trick against bottom of the table Cardiff City that ensured…
Promotion rivals sign Thomas
It was no secret that manager Jimmy Adamson and star player Dave Thomas were at odds, but it came as a massive shock to supporters when the club revealed that…
It was a happy 90th Birthday to Jimmy Hogan
Whilst researching the news and gossip for the 1972/73 season I came upon a short piece in the Burnley Express celebrating the 90th birthday of a man whose name should…
Match of the Day captures Taffy’s stunning winner
It was the biggest game of the day back in 1972, and played in front of BBC's Match of the Day cameras, as Burnley faced Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough, a…
Burnley beat Swindon to go back to the top
Goals from Paul Fletcher and Martin Dobson, each scoring their third league goal of the season, gave Burnley a 2-1 home win against Swindon Town and took us back to…
Angus granted a testimonial
Just a few months after announcing his retirement, former right-back John Angus was granted a testimonial by Burnley Football Club on 5th October 1972 following his loyal service over many…
Late James goal earns a point at Luton
Having beaten Blackpool and drawn with Middlesbrough at home, Burnley were back on the road on this day in 1972 and came home with yet another point, this time from…
Clarets draw a blank and lose top spot
Sheffield Wednesday claimed top place in the Second Division in 1972 after Burnley could only draw 0-0 at home against Middlesbrough, a result which at least extended our unbeaten start…
Clarets hang on to claim narrow win against Blackpool
After three 1-1 draws, at home to Queens Park Rangers, then away at Hull City and Orient, Burnley beat Blackpool 4-3 in a sensational game at Turf Moor as the…