football

December 2024

1. 29Sun
   Article Middlesbrough 0 Burnley 0 Burnley took on Middlesbrough in the Sunday evening 8pm kick off at the Riverside Stadium - read on for my thoughts on the game, and some p…
2. 26Thu
   Article Sheffield United 0 Burnley 2 Burnley took on Sheffield United in the Boxing Day fixture at Bramall Lane - read on for my thoughts on the game, and some photographs thro…
3. 26Thu

   Starting my journey over to Sheffield for Sheffield United v Burnley.

   

4. 21Sat
   Article Burnley 2 Watford 1 Watford were the visitors to Turf Moor on Saturday as Burnley looked to build on the victory at Norwich City 6 days earlier. Read on for im…
5. 15Sun
   Article Norwich City 1 Burnley 2 Burnley travelled to Norwich for a 3pm kick off on Sunday, and looking to improve on a disappointing performance at Home to Derby in the we…
6. 15Sun

   As poor a 45 minute performance as I’ve seen since the trip to Sunderland in August. Let’s hope they remember at least knowing each other in second half.

7. 10Tue
   Article Burnley 0 Derby County 0 Images from Turf Moor as Burnley played out a drab 0-0 draw with Derby County on Tuesday evening.
8. 10Tue

   It is a beautifully clear but crisp evening here at at Turf Moor for Burnley v Derby County.

   

9. 6Fri
   Article Burnley 1 Middlesbrough 1 Burnley took on Middlesbrough at Turf Moor under the lights for the Sky Sports Friday evening kick-off. Read on for images from the game an…

November 2024

1. 30Sat
   Article Stoke City 0 Burnley 2 Photographs from the Bet365 Stadium as Burnley defeated Stoke City by two goals to nil, away from home.
2. 30Sat

   Charging my EV at Knutsford while on my way to Stoke City v Burnley with work. Hopefully my allegiance is not too obvious!

   

3. 23Sat
   Article Bristol City 0 Burnley 1 Burnley took on Bristol City at Ashton Gate today, in a game played in abysmal weather conditons. Read on for my thoughts and images from t…
4. 23Sat

   It’s an early departure for Bristol City with Burnley Football Supporters Club this morning, and a bit dreich out there.

   

5. 10Sun
   Article Burnley 1 Swansea 0 Today's visitors to Turf Moor were Swansea City, read on for more images, and my thoughts on the game.
6. 7Thu
   Article WBA 0 Burnley 0 Unusually I watched this game from the comfort of my own living room - I'm getting too old for two late night away trip returns in the same…
7. 3Sun
   Article Millwall 1 Burnley 0 Images from the New Den, as Burnley visited Millwall in the EFL Championship.
8. 3Sun

   Making good progress on the way to London for Millwall v Burnley at the New Den this afternoon.

   

October 2024

1. 26Sat

   Another sunny afternoon here at Turf Moor for Burnley via QPR in the Championship. Up the clarets.

   

2. 26Sat
   Article Burnley 0 Queens Park Rangers 0 Images from Turf Moor, as Burnley were held to a 0-0 draw at home by QPR.
3. 23Wed
   Article Hull City 1 Burnley 1 Images from the MKM Stadium, as Burnley fought to peg Hull City back to a 1-1 draw.
4. 19Sat
   Article Sheffield Wednesday 0 Burnley 2 Images from Hillsborough, as Burnley defeated Sheffield Wednesday in a commanding 0 - 2 display.
5. 19Sat

   At Turf Moor. On route to Hillsborough with BFSC for Sheffield Wednesday v Burnley this afternoon.

   

6. 5Sat
   Article Burnley 0 Preston North End 0 Images from Turf Moor, as Burnley failed to break down a typically resilient Paul Heckingbottom Preston side, missing their usual 'bite'.
7. 1Tue
   Article Burnley 1 Plymouth Argyle 0 Images from Turf Moor, as Burnley took on Wayne Rooney's Plymouth in the EFL Championship on 1 October 2024. In another demonstration of pr…

September 2024

1. 28Sat
   Article Oxford United 0 Burnley 0 Images from the Kassam Stadium, as Burnley took on Oxford United in the EFL Championship on 28 September 2024.
2. 28Sat

   Here at the Kassam Stadium waiting for Oxford United vs Burnley this afternoon.

   

3. 21Sat
   Article Burnley 2 Portsmouth 1 Burnley came from behind this afternoon to send Portsmouth back to the South Coast with no points, and a bag of sour grapes. Read on for my…
4. 14Sat
   Article Leeds United 0 Burnley 1 Images from Elland Road, as Burnley took on Leeds United.

August 2024

1. 31Sat
   Article Burnley 1 Blackburn Rovers 1 Images from Turf Moor, as Burnley took on Blackburn Rovers in the East Lancashire derby.
2. 31Sat

   Beautiful day here in Burnley to host them from down the road.

   

3. 25Sun
   Article Sunderland 1 Burnley 0 Burnley travelled to the Stadium of Light on the back of two emphatic wins from two, but with optimism dampened by turnover in the squad. R…
4. 24Sat

   Here at the Stadium of Light for our game with Sunderland. A very revolutionary line-up, with faces from our academy making the bench.

   

5. 17Sat
   Article Burnley 5 Cardiff City 0 Burnley took on Cardiff City today in a 3pm kick off at Turf Moor, coming out comprehensively on top in a scrappy game. Read on for my thou…
6. 17Sat

   It’s the first home game of the season here at Turf Moor as we take on Cardiff City. First game since the departures of Odobert and Twine, and the omission of James Trafford from the team is the main surprise - presumably on his way out.

   

7. 14Wed

   Burnley will play away at Wolves in the Second Round of the northern split of the Carabao Cup draw. I'm quite pleased given that I did not make it to the Molyneux last season, so it gives me another chance to take a few photographs for my website.

8. 12Mon
   Article Luton Town 1 Burnley 4 The first game of the season, Burnley blasting away the cobwebs of the last season. Read on for my thoughts on the game, and images.
9. 12Mon

   Heading down to Luton for the first game of the season. Leo suspects there are pies in the bag, but Caoimhe knows.

   

July 2024

1. 20Sat

   Back at the Wham Stadium for the friendly between Accrington Stanley and Barnsley this afternoon. Love this view from the Farley Stand terrace.

   

2. 6Sat

   Burnley have announced that Iceland international Johann Berg Gudmundsson has rejoined on a one year contract, just a few weeks after leaving the club.

   

3. 6Sat

   There’s a really important game of football today. Really pleased to be here at the Wham Stadium to see Accrington Stanley take on b*!?ard rovers. 🔖#accringtonStanley #onStanleyOn #noScotlandNoParty

   

June 2024

1. 16Sun
   Article Ruud Van Nistelrooy - Development Goals Ruud Van Nistelrooy has been my quiet pick for the Burnley manger's role for a week or so now, and as the odds shorten I'm starting to get …

May 2024

1. 26Sun

   Staggies 2-0 up and 4-1 on aggregate - will be playing premiership football next season.

   🔖 🔖#spl #rossCounty #scottishFootball #mastodonFC

   

2. 22Wed

   If Vincent Kompany is going to leave this summer, to wherever that may be, I hope that he goes quickly so that we can move on from what has been a pretty dreadful season. I don’t see any of the (3x!) rumours being debunked, so I’m sceptical he leads us into next season.

3. 19Sun
   Article Burnley 1 Nottingham Forest 2 Images from Turf Moor, as Burnley lost at home to Nottingham Forest in the final game of the 2023-4 season.
4. 19Sun

   The season ends as it started, with a beautiful warm and sunny day here at Turf Moor.

   Come on you clarets:

   

5. 18Sat

   It may be a little quiet in Bolton today. London bound for the League 1 play-off final on the big green bus (which is big, but apparently not green). 🔖#bwfc #boltonWanderers #efl

   

6. 11Sat
   Article Tottenham Hotspur 2 Burnley 1 Burnley will play Championship football next season. Took the lead through Bruun Larsen, before succumbing to an equaliser from Porto, and …
7. 8Wed

   Bolton fans singing 'Bolton is Massive', from the League one play-off final vs Barnsley at the Reebok.

   

8. 4Sat
   Article Burnley 1 Newcastle United 4 Reviewing Burnley's performance this afternoon, and previewing our impending promotion to the Championship. 🔖#burnleyFC #mastodonFC #premi…
9. 4Sat

   At Turf Moor this afternoon for Burnley v Newcastle United. We won’t stay up or go down today, but we really need to at least match whatever 🔖#nffc can do unless we want to be promoted to the championship next season. #burnleyfc #utc #mastodonfc

10. 4Sat

    Burnley lineup for Newcastle. Wingers in the centre, central midfielders on the wing and in the 10. Not sure what to say other than that’s a proper Kompany lineup. 🔖#burnleyfc

    

April 2024

1. 28Sun
   Article Accrington Stanley 4 Tranmere Rovers 1 Accrington Stanley took on Tranmere Rovers at the Wham Stadium for the final game of the 2023-4 season. Read on for images from the game, a…
2. 27Sat

   As I did not manage to get a ticket for Old Trafford today, I'm heading over to watch Accrington Stanley v Tranmere Rovers at the Wham Stadium shortly.

   The interview with Shaun Whalley from p.20 of the program is excellent reading: https://online.fliphtml5.com/lcgr/blgb/

   

3. 6Sat
   Article Everton 1 Burnley 0 Burnley took on Everton at Goodison Park for presumably the final time. I'll talk a little about the football, what the result means for su…
4. 2Tue
   Article Burnley 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 Burnley took on Wolves this evening in the 19:45 kick-off at Turf Moor. With 8 games of the season left, and a relatively friendly fixture …

March 2024

1. 30Sat
   Article Chelsea 2 Burnley 2 Burnley took on Chelsea this afternoon at Stamford Bridge. The day started catching the 06:50 supporters club coach from Queensgate bus dep…
2. 16Sat
   Article Burnley 2 Brentford 1 After the disappointment of coming so close to taking all three points against West Ham United last weekend, we returned to Turf Moor today…
3. 16Sat

   ⚽️ Jacob Bruun Larsen scoring from the penalty spot at Burnley v Brentford this afternoon. Taken from the Lower Tier on the North Stand at Turf Moor.

4. 16Sat

   ⚽️ Muric in goal. Today will be a good day day. 🔖#burnleyFC🥇

5. 10Sun
   Article West Ham Utd 2 Burnley 2 Talking about Burnley's visit to play West Ham at the London Stadium on 10 March 2023, with photographs from the game.
6. 3Sun
   Article Burnley 0 Bournemouth 2 Photographs from Turf Moor as Burnley hosted Bournemouth. It was a much better performance today, but the outcome was the same. Burnley had…

February 2024

1. 25Sun

   In all the misery of yesterday, I forgot to mention a new chant that made me smile.

2. 24Sat

   🚐 Destined for South London. Crystal Palace v Burnley.

3. 24Sat
   Article Crystal Palace 3 Burnley 0 Reporting on Burnley's abysmal away defeat against Crystal Palace on 24 February 2024. Click through for photographs from the game.
4. 23Fri

   🚐 After a long week, and a long drive back from Loughborough this afternoon, I’m trying to find some enthusiasm to get up in time for an 05:20 coach to Selhurst Park tomorrow.

5. 20Tue

   ⚽️ I’m struggling to see the difference between the Rhodri challenge VAR just reviewed and let go in Brentford v Man City, and the Lyle Foster challenge that VAR stopped the game for at Nottingham Forest, with red card and three game suspension.

6. 18Sun

   ⚽️ Watching Luton Gie it Laldy to Man Utd. Attack, defence!, relentless, team, heart - everything recent 🔖#burnleyfc performances have been lacking. Might not get anything from this game, but not for lack of trying - I hope they can stay up for that reason.

7. 17Sat
   Article Burnley 0 Arsenal 5 The least said about today’s match, the better. It started badly, conceding 5 minutes into the game, but the first half was not especially …
8. 10Sat

   🚐 making our way over to Anfield for Liverpool v Burnley this afternoon.

   First time I’ve had a view of Burnley from the coach in months.

   

9. 10Sat
   Article Liverpool 3 Burnley 1 Burnley travelled to Liverpool today for this afternoon’s Premier League encounter at (link: https://lee-perry.co.uk/2024/02/10/anfield.htm…
10. 4Sun

    Before I came on, the manager said to me the same thing, focus David - we need you, we want you to help the team. Why not also score. I said I will score, I will score because I was like focus on that, to help the team.

    — David Datro Fofana

11. 3Sat
    Article Burnley 2 Fulham 2 When we travelled to Fulham before Christmas, it was Burnley that emerged from a tight game with all three points. So we went in to the ret…
12. 2Fri

    Agree with this from Chris Wilder. It’s not just the big decisions that go against you, it’s that it sometimes feels like you are not actually allowed to even challenge for the ball in the Premier League.

13. 1Thu

    ⚽️ so disappointed to see Zaroury leave. He improved on Odobert last night. At least he got that rendition at the Etihad. Roberts also much better than a dreaful Vitinho, also away.

    Little point looking for logic.

January 2024

1. 31Wed
   Article Manchester City 3 Burnley 1 Easily the worst that I have seen Burnley play this season. We contained Manchester City well for the first 15 minutes until Alvarez put ci…
2. 31Wed

   🚐 Making our way through a dreich Burnley for an evening of fitba at the Ettihad.

3. 20Sat
   Article Premier League Ticket Allocations for Visiting Supporters Reviewing the Premier League Handbook to work out why Burnley are given such paltry away ticket allowances. Read on to find out the rules a…
4. 13Sat

   Agree completely with this from Tony Scholes at Up the Clarets. Though we should have won, I was very disappointed in the actual performance.

5. 13Sat

   ⚽️ There is no point to a video referee system, that simply takes mistakes on the fields and amplifies them.

   The technology is great, but so long as the people sat behing it are drawn from the same cohort of people making the mistakes on the pitch, I’d rather live with the on-field bias.

   I’m out.

6. 12Fri
   Article Burnley 1 Luton Town 1 I said before the game that I thought that if this game was not ‘must win’, it was definitely ‘must not lose’. Burnley did not lose, but th…
7. 12Fri

   ⚽️ At Turf Moor feeling pensive ahead of what feels like one of the defining games of the season. For me, if this is not must win - and I think it is, then absolutely do not lose.

   Up the clarets.

   

8. 10Wed
   Article Accrington Stanley 1 Bolton Wanderers 3 I was back at the Wham Stadium this evening following a short work trip over to Norwich, to see Stanley take on Bolton in last 16 of the Br…