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Burnley FC blog: Laws will never go Megson way

Burnley FC blog: Festive month will shape our season

3:23pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

Chris Flanagan column: After the boos of Saturday, the debate raged among some Burnley fans. Will Brian Laws become their Gary Megson? But the truth is he never will.

Burnley chief Kilby slams 'ludicrous' Laws story

LET DOWN: Barry Kilby insists Burnley will battle on after the departure of former boss Owen Coyle

11:13am Wednesday 17th March 2010

Burnley chairman Barry Kilby has blasted a national newspaper story claiming the club are looking for a replacement for manager Brian Laws.

Burnley's McCann set for surprise return

NIGHTMARE: Midfielder Chris McCann limps off the pitch earlier in the season

10:18am Wednesday 17th March 2010

CHRIS McCann is poised to hand Clarets manager Brian Laws a surprise fitness boost by playing a part in the club’s fight for survival.

East Lancs derby rivals’ charity clash

BATTLE: Marc Fretwell’s mum Janice has cancer.

11:53am Wednesday 17th March 2010

EAST Lancashire’s big football rivalry will help to raise funds for a cancer charity this weekend ahead of the big derby match at the end of the month.

Burnley relegation rivals Portsmouth deducted nine points

Portsmouth

11:35am Wednesday 17th March 2010

The Premier League have confirmed a nine-point deduction for Burnley's relegation rivals Portsmouth to take place “with immediate effect”.

Burnley relegation rivals Hull City appoint new manager

Iain Dowie

10:55am Wednesday 17th March 2010

HULL City, currently one place below Burnley in the Premier League, have appointed Iain Dowie as their new manager.

Burnley v Blackburn Rovers derby game arrangements revealed

FLASHBACK: Rovers coaches on the way to Turf Moor the last time they played

6:02pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

FANS will be taken into Turf Moor up to two-and-a-half hours before kick-off for the East Lancashire derby match later this month.

Burnley FC blog: It’s difficult to see how Clarets will survive

Burnley FC blog: Festive month will shape our season

4:00pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

Stephen Cummings column: No single week defines the course of any team’s season. But it is difficult to escape the feeling that Burnley’s fate has been all but sealed by events of the last seven days.

Burnley quintet sign new contracts at Turf Moor

10:52am Tuesday 16th March 2010

BURNLEY have handed new contracts to five of their up-and-coming young players.

Striker Thompson issues Burnley war cry

CLARETS PASSION: Burnley striker Steven Thompson – seen here celebrating his goal in the 2-1 loss to Wolves on Saturday – believes the Clarets can avoid the drop this season

9:54am Tuesday 16th March 2010

STEVEN Thompson has told Burnley to start turning performances into points – or risk going down with a whimper.

Burnley closing in on European qualification

11:00am Tuesday 16th March 2010

BURNLEY are closing the gap on Fulham in their bid to qualify for Europe via the Fair Play League – increasing the possibility that they could start next season before the World Cup has even finished.

Last Burnley tickets for Blackburn Rovers game go on sale

10:28am Tuesday 16th March 2010

REMAINING tickets for Burnley’s home match against Blackburn Rovers will go on sale to all Clarets members and season ticket holders today.

Oldest Burnley fan in town celebrates 103rd birthday

THREE CHEERS: Hartley Eastwood celebrated his 103rd birthday with a VIP visit to Turf Moor

9:13am Tuesday 16th March 2010

A BURNLEY fan who watched his first game in 1919 returned to Turf Moor on Saturday to celebrate his 103rd birthday.

Get behind the players, pleads Burnley striker

BACK IN THE GAME: Steven Thompson is all charged up after giving the Clarets hope against Wolves

1:20pm Monday 15th March 2010

STEVEN Thompson has urged Burnley fans to get 100 per cent behind their Premier League survival bid, after boos rang out at the final whistle of Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to Wolves.

Youngsters handed Burnley contracts

11:52am Monday 15th March 2010

BURNLEY have awarded professional contracts to promising youngsters Dominic Knowles and Michael King.

I won't chuck the towel in, says Burnley manager

GUTTED: Brian Laws and assistant Russ Wilcox walk off the pitch after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Wolves

10:01am Monday 15th March 2010

MANAGER Brian Laws has vowed not to throw in the towel, despite Burnley’s poor run extending to just one win in 19 Premier League games.

Burnley defender gets all clear

OUT-FOXED: Danny Fox is carried off on a stretcher after injuring his ribs in the first half.

10:21am Monday 15th March 2010

DANNY Fox has been given the all-clear after having an X-ray on a suspected broken rib.

GALLERY: Burnley v Wolves

GALLERY: Burnley v Wolves

4:26pm Monday 15th March 2010

Pictures from Burnley's 2-1 defeat against Wolves are now online.

Burnley fan spared banning order

3:21pm Monday 15th March 2010

A LIFELONG Clarets fan has been spared a football banning order after making a two-fingered gesture down a line of rival fans’ coaches.

Burnley's rivals Hull City relieve Phil Brown of duties

Phil Brown

1:24pm Monday 15th March 2010

BURNLEY'S relegation rivals Hull City have today relieved Phil Brown of his duties as manager.

FULL-TIME: Burnley 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2

FULL-TIME: Burnley 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2

4:54pm Saturday 13th March 2010

Burnley have slumped to a disappointing 2-1 defeat to fellow relegation strugglers Wolves in crunch game at Turf Moor.

HALF TIME: Burnley 0, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1

3:49pm Saturday 13th March 2010

A terrible error from Tyrone Mears has gifted Wolves the only goal of an otherwise quiet first half at Turf Moor.

TEAM NEWS: Burnley v Wolverhampton Wanderers

2:20pm Saturday 13th March 2010

Brian Laws has handed recalls to Andre Bikey and Wade Elliott for today’s visit of fellow strugglers Wolverhampton Wanderers.

No more false starts, warns Burnley boss

SURPRISE CHOICE: Steven Thompson challenges Robert Huth on Wednesday

12:00pm Saturday 13th March 2010

‘START as you mean to go on’ is the resounding message from Brian Laws, after the Burnley boss had to prompt a second-half fightback against Stoke City in midweek.

Burnley midfielder to call on play-off experience

Burnley midfielder to call on play-off experience

11:30am Saturday 13th March 2010

GRAHAM Alexander believes the experience of last season’s successful promotion campaign will help Burnley as they bid to avoid a swift return to the Championship this year.

Ex-Burnley winger Kindon prays for former clubs

10:50am Saturday 13th March 2010

FORMER Clarets star Steve Kindon believes that two of Burnley, Wolves and Hull will be relegated this season – meaning that at least one of his old clubs will go down.

I fear Burnley's Turf roar, admits Wolves boss

I fear Burnley's Turf roar, admits Wolves boss

9:50am Saturday 13th March 2010

WORRIED Mick McCarthy has ordered his Wolves side to keep a rare clean sheet at Turf Moor today – otherwise risk the wrath of Burnley’s boisterous fans.

Burnley v Wolverhampton Wanderers: early team news

Burnley wait on striker star Fletcher for Stoke City clash

4:30pm Friday 12th March 2010

Burnley’s top-scorer Steven Fletcher could make his return from injury for the visit of Wolves tomorrow in the Barclays Premier League.

Blackburn Rovers and Burnley Premier League podcast week 30

Blackburn Rovers and Burnley Premier League podcast week 22

4:09pm Friday 12th March 2010

Will Burnley beat Wolves and take that crucial step out of the relegation zone? Can Blackburn Rovers end their run of 17 consecutive away defeats to top 7 sides when they travel to Spurs?






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