Leighton ‘Taffy’ James
News has reached us this evening of the passing of former Claret Leighton James at the age of 71, and it’s news that has certainly left me devastated. Always Taffy…
Heavy defeat on a difficult afternoon for the under-21s
The under-21s fell to a 4-0 defeat this afternoon at Leyland against Barnsley but it was a much changed team to the one seen in the previous two games. None…
Madley steps in to referee at Bramall Lane
Tomorrow's game against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane should have been refereed by Anthony Taylor, one of the Premier League's most experienced match officials, but he's been switched to Sunday's…
Busy week ends with league action for the under-21s
It’s been a particularly busy week for our under-21s with a league game last Sunday, a cup semi-final two days ago and now, today, it’s back to league action with…
Estève for the defence in Brighton draw
It was a case for the defence in last Saturday’s 1-1 home draw against Brighton but, as was the case at Everton a week earlier, the man of the match…
Clarets remain sixth as under-21 league leadership changes
Having had a tough run of results in the previous four games, the under-21s have been back in form over the past few days with two wins, one in the…
Big win for fourth place youths in Wales
Our under-18s remain fourth in the north group of the U18 Professional Development League having won 4-1 at Swansea last Saturday, our tenth league win of the season. Benji Wetshi…
A second cup final for the Clarets
Andy Farrell’s under-21 team have reached another cup final with a 4-3 victory against Stockport County this afternoon. It was a topsy-turvy game with us taking the lead and then…
BFC and Me
Last Friday saw the launch of BFC and Me, a new exhibition as part of Clarets Collected which is based at Burnley Central Library. Clarets Collected was launched in November…
Cup semi-final day for the under-21s
Having won all four group games against Blackburn, Preston, Accrington and Wrexham in the Central League Cup group games, the under-21s will be looking to reach a second cup final…