CLARETS co-chairman John Banaszkiewicz has called on the club’s fans to roar them on at Turf Moor, after hailing the atmosphere at Leicester as “terrific”.

Both Banaszkiewicz and boss Sean Dyche made a point of praising the travelling hordes after the 2-2 draw at the King Power Stadium.

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Around 2,000 Clarets fans made the trip to the Midlands and they were rewarded for their unstinting backing with Ross Wallace’s injury time equaliser, celebrated wildly in front of them by Wallace and his teammates.

Now they want to see that atmosphere replicated at home games, starting with this weekend’s clash against West Ham United.

“The support was terrific (at Leicester), it really did lift the team, particularly in the second half,” said Banaszkiewicz.

“It was as good an atmosphere as I’ve witnessed for a long time, and was probably worth a goal or two, spurring the players on.

“We want to replicate that, particularly at home games now, starting on Saturday.”

It wasn’t just people associated with Burnley who noticed the vociferous backing at the King Power Stadium.

Banaszkiewicz said even the Leicester directors were in awe of the noise coming from the away end.

“Around 2,000 fans made more racket than around 30,000 Leicester fans,” he said.

“In the boardroom, the Leicester directors said the Burnley fans made so much more noise than Manchester United and the other clubs Leicester have played so far at home, which is particularly impressive.”

Sean Dyche has always been grateful for the support at the club, and regularly makes a point of thanking the fans before and after games.

But he said the atmosphere at Leicester was the best he had heard in his two years at the club, and believes the late, late equaliser was a due reward for the supporters.

“It was nothing more than our fans deserved,” he said.

“I thought our fans were absolutely unbelievable.

“I’ve had some great times here, so have our fans, but that is up there with as loud, raucous and positive as they’ve been.”

After the last home game, the 0-0 draw with Sunderland, the players were given a standing ovation for their performance, despite missing out on all three points, and Dyche hopes to see similar support for the rest of the season.

“They know we need that,” he said. “I asked for it last season and they got behind us, and we need it got forward as this group develops, learns and improves.”