Alan finally goes West but it’s to Luton
Having seen an offer from Manchester United turned down and a move to Sunderland collapse over a medical, Alan West finally left Burnley and signed for Second Division club Luton…
Extra time win for Clarets in cup replay
Having drawn 2-2 at Ninian Park six days earlier in the second round of the League Cup, Cardiff City were at Turf Moor for the replay with the two clubs…
Burnley beat QPR in the battle of the promoted clubs
After a week playing games in Scotland, England and Wales, Burnley returned to Turf Moor in 1973 to face Queens Park Rangers in the clash of the two promoted clubs.…
Burnley go unbeaten in three countries in one week
Having beaten East Fife in Scotland during the previous midweek and won 1-0 at West Ham on the Saturday, Burnley travelled to Wales for a League Cup second round tie…
Adamson rages with Match of the Day after West Ham win
Burnley won a fourth away win of the season with a 1-0 victory against winless West Ham United at the Boleyn Ground with one incident in the game, and the…
A long day out to Methil
With a 7-0 win in the first leg, it was almost a pointless trip to Methil to see Burnley play the second leg of the Texaco Cup clash against East…
Burnley secure a big win against Manchester City
Having been beaten at Ipswich in the previous week, our first defeat of the season, Burnley were back on song at Turf Moor on this date in 1973 and emphatically…
Burnley suffer first defeat of the season at Ipswich
Burnley fell to a first defeat of the 1973/74 season. Having won four and drawn three of the first seven games, we suffered a 3-2 loss against Ipswich Town at…
Texaco Cup debut for young Pash in big win
Burnley had a break from league football in 1973 with a game in the by then established Texaco Cup against East Fife with this first leg played at Turf Moor.…
Another home draw for the Clarets in 1973
For the third home game in succession in 1973 Burnley were held to a draw in the First Division. This time it was Derby County who returned home from Turf…