Another claret gone. Like probably most of us on here our dads are responsible for our love of Burnley. My first season as a claret was the 75/76 season,last in the top division,dads interest wained,my love afair had just begun. The sale of Dobson was the turning point I believe,relegation didn’t help but as many others at that time he was done. He remained a claret,wore his Burnley cap so much he wore two out over the years. We talked Burnley as always,he waxed lyrical about jimmy mac, Ralph Coates etc ..I knew all the players of his era even though I never saw them play.He was at Maine road,he was at the semi final at hillsborough,he hated Malcolm Mac Donald , his era was magical,but mines not been too bad this last decade or so,I tried to get him on the turf again but alas no.God bless dad,thanks for making me a claret,I bet mums nagging you already up there UTC

Sorry to hear this Cc. You'll have lots of happy memories of him.

Sorry to hear that mate. RIP your Dad.

Just like my dad. He used to tell me about the likes of Reg Attwell, Alan Brown & Billy Elliott from before my time.

It is because of my dad that I’m a claret although and he kept going until he couldn’t make it in his final year.

You’re in my thoughts Cornwall.

Sincere condolences, sorry for your loss and RIP to your Dad.

Sorry for your loss Cornwall, some great memories there, stay strong and RIP your dad

Sorry for your loss Cornwallclaret my thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Sorry for your loss Cornwall, I lost my Dad 30 years since in February and still miss him so much, he took me on my first Burnley game, the Anglo Scottish cup against Celtic and I haven’t stopped supporting them since. It seems he’s left you with some good memories for you to look back on!

Keep those memories alive. Nobody can take them away. This story just runs and runs. My dad took me to my first game in 1958 and me and my brothers took him to his last one in 1973. RIP to your dad.

Indeed Cornwallclaret, we have our dad's to thank for our love of BFC, my dad is still around approaching 90 years old, he hasn't been on the Turf for 20 years or so but everytime I see him he talks about the football.
Sympathies to you and your family for the loss of your dad. May he RIP

Best wishes Cornwallclaret, I’m sorry to hear of your loss.

RIP Dad.

Sorry for your loss Cornwallclaret,just like you my dad took me on the turf in the mid 50's and introduced me to the greatest team we have ever had so Precious memories for ever to remember with him and no doubt you will have too.
Condolences to you and all your family.

Condolences to yourself, all family and friends, CC.
RIP Dad.

Sorry to hear about your sad news. RIP.

So sorry for your loss mate.

Dads have a lot to answer for, like “Why couldn’t we be born in Barcelona”
But we weren’t and bless them, R.I.P.

Rest in peace Claret

RIP & Condolences

Treasure those memories. I never went to a match with my father because he wasn’t into sports. I think he missed out. He loved the town and I think “You would of loved this atmosphere, Dad!” I’m sure we would have shared many happy conversations, but it never happened.

Really sorry for your loss.

Sorry for your loss.
Tomorrow is the 2nd anniversary of the death of my dad.
He wasn't a football fan, I had to find my own way, but I've plenty of great memories and life lessons from him.

Condolences CC

My sincere condolences cornwallclaret. Some wonderful memories of your time with Dad, I’m sure you’ll have many more.

Wow, fab sharing at a difficult time……….nothing like a great dad son relationship. Cherish those memories.

Sorry for your loss CC, RIP.

Sad times, CC.

Sorry to hear of your loss but, as you say, seems like you have lots of happy memories of him to look back on and hopefully, in time, smile about

I lost my Dad in December, and like many on here have him to thank for introducing me to the Clarets. I was born when we were the team of the 70's, and my Dad insisted I be called Leighton after Taffy, my mum compromised and Leighton is my middle name. My Dad told me he was in tears at Hillsborough in 74. He didn't go on much in the last few years but we were there all through the 80's and we can both be seen on the video of the Orient game in the CFS. Wonderful, happy memories that I'll always cherish and am so grateful to have. Really sorry for your loss CC, RIP and God bless your Dad. And thanks for sharing this with us.

So sorry to hear your really sad news. Thoughts and prayers with you and yours.

Beautiful description of your dad very touching and so true of so many of our dads. It's lovely when you have such happy memories of your dad as I do, I remember when my dad (RIP) brought me on the Turf for the first time I loved my dad but after that game as I held his hand walking away from the Turf my love and admiration for him went up a notch.
RIP your dad Cornwall, it gets easier.

wow we all are from one person DAD he is the one that took us to our first game he told us to keep chin up, they will win soon and they did win time and time again. but they also lost but Dads kept the faith until we learnt to keep the faith . My dad is 98 if he makes April 4th he will be 98, hes not well huge problem on his leg with a hematoma thats causing problems shadows on his lungs cancer on his blader ex D Day vet who says aging squad ( what the fuckhes 98) not going well complains about not winning, but then says I was in europe in the 60s with them anglo cup games , hates malcom Mcdonald good friend of Bill Holden (who?????) new Harry Potts came to our house many times (who????) so whilst My Dad Is still here Our Dad is the reason for us being a claret through and through God bless you Cornwall claret and everyone whos Dad is still here and thise who have now lost them LOve to all , at the end of most phone calls or visits I say love you he replys Love you to Chris I say love to all of you (oh ive drunk a bottle of wine so dont expect hugs from me in the morning)

So sorry to hear of your sad news cc - keep those precious memories close and safe
mate. Nobody can take them away from you.

I know what you're going through as it's very close to 12 months since my dad passed away
at 93. Remember him taking me on in 1958 with my rattle, stool and bloody great big
rosette pinned to my homemade bobcap. Brilliant, precious times I shall cherish forever.

RIP Claret Dad

My condolences, CornwallClaret.

Memories of Dads are precious. 12 years since my Dad passed.

RIP

Condolences Cornwall, so sad to read. Hope you are okay.

I am very sorry for your loss. A top post to remember your dad by. Like so many they all start the journey and get you addicted to BFC. Nearly 30 years since he first took me on. We both went away for a few years, me through work and my dad fell out with money crippling the game. He comes on again now, and really enjoys it again. I'll miss him a lot when he can't come anymore. I have continued the trend, both my lads have season tickets. Sending you my best wishes and hope you and your family are ok. UTC.

Sorry for your loss mate, that was my first season as a claret as well. And like yourself dad was the reason I followed the clarets. He died in 2015 and I miss him every day. He’ll always there though, and the thought of that will keep you strong when you’re feeling down.

My condolences Cornwall Claret. Those memories are so so precious.I remember my first game as if it were yesterday-not 65 years ago!
Special memories of special dads.
RIP

Condolences Cornwall, some of my favorite memories of my dad (lost him 2 years ago) are of him taking me on the Turf, glad you have similar memories.

Condolences Cornwall,I lost my dad last year,he was the one who first took me to Turf.
Cherish your memories of him.

Poor do Cornwall.

Take comfort from being sure you and your dad were around at the very best of times.

Very sad news. Hold on to those very precious memories.

So very sorry for your loss Cornwall, I laid my Dad to rest last March having not seen him for over 12 months due to him having to shield and following the covid guidelines. I have struggled over the last few months after all the stories of parties etc coming out and thinking how I would of done things differently if I had know then what I know now. I live in Grampound Road village so if you feel the need please get in touch and maybe we could draw strength from each other. Stay strong.

God bless Cornwall.

God Bless Him May he Rest in Peace !

God Bless Him May he Rest in Peace !

RIP your dad mate

always sad when a claret passes away. RIP I'm at a funeral on Friday and we are being asked to wear our Burnley shirts. it will be an absolute privilege

Condolences, Sir .... lovely words about your Dad, if I may say.

I have to give a mention to my Dad (Reg) passed away Tuesday night 25th. He was a the main reason I started going to Burnley in 1971. He wouldn't let me go to old trafford because my oldest brother had his ribs broken in a crush at a game there, instead he and my step mum would drive us to Burnley and to nearly all away games, we went in to see the game and they went shopping in which ever town we were at. RIP Dad love you.

Sorry for your loss. All the best