Burnley: March 2010 Archives

Clarets wait on McCann

Brian Laws is still hopeful that Chris McCann will be able to make some sort of playing contribution before the end of the season.

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Investigation launched in derby clash

Burnley have launched a major investigation into events at the weekend following the controversial East Lancashire derby.

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Clarets boss reveals survival plan

Brian Laws says Burnley must keep believing they can stay up and wants three or four wins from their last six games.

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Burnley 0-1 Blackburn Rovers

David Dunn has increased Burnley's relegation fears by scoring from the spot to give Blackburn victory against their big local rivals.

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FT:Burnley 0-1 Blackburn: Dunn's first half penalty wins the match. Olsson went close twice more. Burnley didn't create enough chances.

HT:Burnley 0-1 Blackburn: Dunn's penalty is the difference between the sides at the interval.

GOAL:Burnley 0-1 Blackburn: (20mins) Dunn sends Jensen the wrong way from the penalty spot.

LINE UP: Brown, Samba, Givet, Olsson, Salgado, Jones, Dunn, Pedersen, Nzonzi, Roberts, Diouf

LINE UP: Jensen, Alexander, Duff, Mears, Cort, Jordan, McDonald, Elliott, Fletcher, Paterson, Nugent

Weather wrecks Caldwell comeback bid

Skipper Steven Caldwell is set to miss Burnley's derby clash with Blackburn on Sunday after his comeback plans were hit by the weather.

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Key duo close to Clarets deals

Brian Laws is close to tying down Robbie Blake and vice captain Graham Alexander to new contracts with Burnley beyond this season.

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Fans play a key role - Veteran

Burnley veteran Graham Alexander has called on the Clarets fans to get behind them in the massive clash with Blackburn.

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Laws looks to Blackburn clash

Brian Laws has told his players to go out and make history by confounding the critics and beating the drop.

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Laws backed as boss

Chief Executive Paul Fletcher has backed Brian Laws saying any manager would have struggled to cope with the upheaval this season.

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Laws remains confident

Brian Laws remains upbeat despite the last gasp defeat to Wigan and is looking ahead to the Blackburn derby.

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Investigation launched

The FA have launched an investigation into the incident where Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland was hit by a coin last weekend.

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Winger linked with move

Tottenham are being linked with a move for Burnley's Chris Eagles if the Clarets fail in their battle to beat the drop.

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Wigan Athletic 1-0 Burnley

Hugo Rodallega struck in injury-time to deny battling Burnley a point in a frantic game at the DW Stadium which ended 1-0.

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FT:Wigan 1-0 Burnley: Rodallega wins it for Wigan in stoppage time after both sides hit the woodwork

GOAL:Wigan 1-0 Burnley: (90mins) Rodallega breaks Burnley's hearts with a diving header

HT:Wigan 0-0 Burnley: A fairly even half with Caldwell hitting the woodwork for Wigan

LINE UP: Jensen, Mears, Duff, Cort, Jordan, Alexander, Elliott, McDonald, Paterson, Fletcher, Nugent

LINE UP: Kirkland, Melchiot, Caldwell, Bramble, Figueroa, McCarthy, Scharner, Diame, Thomas, Moreno, Rodallega

Star back for Latics clash

Burnley have been boosted by the news Steven Fletcher is set to return for the crucial clash against Wigan.

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Caldwell closing in on return

Burnley captain Steven Caldwell is winning his fight against his long term pelvic problem as he looks to get back into the first team.

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Belgium looks to push on

Burnley have finally completed the signing of Belgium Under-17 international Mehdi Lazaar after getting international clearance.

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Captain prepares for clash with bro

Burnley captain Steven Caldwell says there will be no room for any brotherly love when he takes on Wigan on Saturday.

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Sun report ludicrous - Kilby

Burnley have denied Sun newspaper allegations that they are seeking a replacement for Brian Laws, saying the report is 'ludicrous'

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Keeper deal hopes

Burnley keeper Brian Jensen is looking for a further two year contract at the club after opening talks over a new deal.

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Thomo's fan plea

Burnley striker Steven Thompson has pleaded with the fans to get behind the players after they were booed off against Wolves.

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Defender's fitness hopes

Burnley have received a big boost on the injury front as defender Danny Fox has not broken his ribs and may be fit to face Wigan.

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Laws won't let defeat affect Clarets

Burnley boss Brian Laws insists his side can avoid the drop and called on his players to bounce back after defeat against Wolves.

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Burnley 1-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves held out for a vital victory against fellow strugglers Burnley despite a late rally from the home side at Turf Moor.

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FT:Burnley 1-2 Wolves:Wolves hold out for the win against fellow strugglers Burnley despite a late home rally.

GOAL:Burnley 1-2 Wolves: (73mins)Thompson heads home from close range to give Burnley hope.

GOAL:Burnley 0-2 Wolves: (46mins)The ball deflects in off Carlisle after a cross box shot.

HT:Burnley 0-1 Wolves:Wolves take a half time lead after Jarvis capitalises on Mears's mistake.

GOAL:Burnley 0-1 Wolves: (25mins)Jarvis pounces on a weak backpass to give Wolves the lead.

LINE UP: Hahnemann, Zubar, Craddock, Berra, Ward, Foley, Guedioura, Henry, David Jones, Jarvis, Doyle

LINE UP: Jensen, Mears, Carlisle, Cort, Fox, Elliott, Alexander, Bikey, Eagles, Paterson, Nugent

Laws set to welcome back key striker

Brian Laws is confident key forward Steven Fletcher will return for the massive relegation clash against Wolves on Saturday.

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Key man set for comeback

Brian Laws is confident key striker Steven Fletcher will be fit for Burnley's relegation showdown at home to Wolves on Saturday.

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Strikers will see us home - Laws

Burnley boss Brian Laws is convinced the Clarets strikers have the firepower to drag themselves away from the relegation zone.

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Nugent's goal target

Burnley striker David Nugent is looking to build on the draw with Stoke on Wednesday by beating Wolves on Saturday.

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Burnley 1-1 Stoke City

Burnley and Stoke played out a dull draw at Turf Moor to leave Burnley's hopes of Premier League survival hanging in the balance.

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FT:Burnley 1-1 Stoke:A match which improved as time wore on, with a draw a fair result in the end in a game without too many chances

GOAL:Burnley 1-1 Stoke: David Nugent scored on 52mins with a deft finish from a great cross

HT:Burnley 0-1 Stoke:An uninspiring half of football with Stoke narrowly deserving their lead

GOAL:Bnly 0-1 Stke: Sanli Tuncay opened the scoring on 23min with a header from close range

LINE UP: Sorensen, Wilkinson, Huth, Abdoulaye Faye, Collins, Lawrence, Whitehead, Delap, Etherington, Sanli, Sidibe

LINE UP: Jensen, Mears, Carlisle, Cort, Fox, Paterson, Alexander, Cork, Eagles, Nugent, Thompson

Calm heads needed

Burnley boss Brian Laws is calling for calm heads as the Clarets enter the most crucial period of their season.

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Fletcher faces fitness race

Burnley striker Steven Fletcher will be given until the last possible moment to prove his fitness for the clash with Stoke.

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Fans urged to do their bit

With two massive home games looming on the horizon, Burnley boss Brian Laws has called on the club's fans to do their bit.

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Pressure all elsewhere - Laws

Burnley boss Brian Laws insists his side are not under any pressure ahead of their two crucial home matches against Stoke and Wolves.

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Blake eyes six points

Burnley front man Robbie Blake says everyone at the club is fired up for the two crucial home matches coming their way.

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Striker in fitness race

Burnley boss Brian Laws is keeping his fingers crossed Steven Fletcher will be fit to face Stoke in the crucial clash on Wednesday.

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Arsenal display delights Laws

Brian Laws believes there were some positives to take from Burnley's 3-1 defeat to Arsenal and he is backing them to beat the drop.

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Arsenal 3-1 Burnley

Despite Nicklas Bendter's poor finishing Arsenal secured a vital three points with Cesc Fabregas and Theo Walcott among the scorers.

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FT:Arsenal 3-1 Burnley:A deserved win for Arsenal but they were extremely wasteful, missing several clear-cut chances

GOAL:Arsenal 3-1 Burnley: Andrey Arshavin scored with an accurate drilled finish on 90mins

GOAL:Arsl 2-1 Burnley: Theo Walcott cut inside and scored with an accurate low shot on 60mins

GOAL:Arsenal 1-1 Burnley: David Nugent equalised against the run of play on 50mins

HT:Arsenal 1-0 Burnley:A dominant half from Arsenal, with Burnley lucky just to be one goal down

GOAL:Arsenal 1-0 Burnley: Cesc Fabregas opened the scoring with a neat finish on 34mins

LINE UP: Jensen, Alexander, Carlisle, Mears, Cort, Fox, Cork, McDonald, Eagles, Paterson, Nugent

LINE UP: Almunia, Vermaelen, Silvestre, Clichy, Eboue, Fabregas, Rosicky, Nasri, Walcott, Denilson, Bendtner

Winger heads out

Burnley have terminated the season long loan deal of winger Fernando Guerrero who had joined the club last summer.

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Race to be fit for Alexander

Burnley boss Brian Laws will hand a late fitness check to Graham Alexander ahead of the clash with Arsenal on Saturday.

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Striker tipped for first team

Boss Brian Laws has hinted that striker Jay Rodriguez may have a part to play in the Clarets first team before the season's end.

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Alexander ready to go

Burnley veteran Graham Alexander says he is ready to be thrown straight back into the side at Arsenal on Saturday after a month out.

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Defender price settled

Burnley will have to pay Manchester United £300,000 plus add-ons for the services of defender Richard Eckersley.

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Injury boost for Clarets

Burnley veteran Graham Alexander has made his comeback from a calf injury after appearing for over an hour for the reserves.

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Laws still believes

Burnley boss Brian Laws claims the home defeat to Portsmouth has not ended the Clarets season and they will bounce back.

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Clarets wait on McCann

Brian Laws is still hopeful that Chris McCann will be able to make some sort of playing contribution before the end of the season.

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Investigation launched in derby clash

Burnley have launched a major investigation into events at the weekend following the controversial East Lancashire derby.

More: Investigation launched in derby clash |

Clarets boss reveals survival plan

Brian Laws says Burnley must keep believing they can stay up and wants three or four wins from their last six games.

More: Clarets boss reveals survival plan |

Burnley 0-1 Blackburn Rovers

David Dunn has increased Burnley's relegation fears by scoring from the spot to give Blackburn victory against their big local rivals.

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FT:Burnley 0-1 Blackburn: Dunn's first half penalty wins the match. Olsson went close twice more. Burnley didn't create enough chances.

HT:Burnley 0-1 Blackburn: Dunn's penalty is the difference between the sides at the interval.

GOAL:Burnley 0-1 Blackburn: (20mins) Dunn sends Jensen the wrong way from the penalty spot.

LINE UP: Brown, Samba, Givet, Olsson, Salgado, Jones, Dunn, Pedersen, Nzonzi, Roberts, Diouf

LINE UP: Jensen, Alexander, Duff, Mears, Cort, Jordan, McDonald, Elliott, Fletcher, Paterson, Nugent

Weather wrecks Caldwell comeback bid

Skipper Steven Caldwell is set to miss Burnley's derby clash with Blackburn on Sunday after his comeback plans were hit by the weather.

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Key duo close to Clarets deals

Brian Laws is close to tying down Robbie Blake and vice captain Graham Alexander to new contracts with Burnley beyond this season.

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Fans play a key role - Veteran

Burnley veteran Graham Alexander has called on the Clarets fans to get behind them in the massive clash with Blackburn.

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Laws looks to Blackburn clash

Brian Laws has told his players to go out and make history by confounding the critics and beating the drop.

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Laws backed as boss

Chief Executive Paul Fletcher has backed Brian Laws saying any manager would have struggled to cope with the upheaval this season.

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Laws remains confident

Brian Laws remains upbeat despite the last gasp defeat to Wigan and is looking ahead to the Blackburn derby.

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Investigation launched

The FA have launched an investigation into the incident where Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland was hit by a coin last weekend.

More: Investigation launched |

Winger linked with move

Tottenham are being linked with a move for Burnley's Chris Eagles if the Clarets fail in their battle to beat the drop.

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Wigan Athletic 1-0 Burnley

Hugo Rodallega struck in injury-time to deny battling Burnley a point in a frantic game at the DW Stadium which ended 1-0.

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FT:Wigan 1-0 Burnley: Rodallega wins it for Wigan in stoppage time after both sides hit the woodwork

GOAL:Wigan 1-0 Burnley: (90mins) Rodallega breaks Burnley's hearts with a diving header

HT:Wigan 0-0 Burnley: A fairly even half with Caldwell hitting the woodwork for Wigan

LINE UP: Jensen, Mears, Duff, Cort, Jordan, Alexander, Elliott, McDonald, Paterson, Fletcher, Nugent

LINE UP: Kirkland, Melchiot, Caldwell, Bramble, Figueroa, McCarthy, Scharner, Diame, Thomas, Moreno, Rodallega

Star back for Latics clash

Burnley have been boosted by the news Steven Fletcher is set to return for the crucial clash against Wigan.

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Caldwell closing in on return

Burnley captain Steven Caldwell is winning his fight against his long term pelvic problem as he looks to get back into the first team.

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