Burnley FC release statement after confirmation of relegation from the Premier League
Burnley FC has vowed to bounce back stronger after confirmation of the club’s relegation from the Premier League.
The Clarets will line up back in the Championship next season following tonight’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City.
It’s a third straight relegation from the Premier League.
Upon confirmation of the club’s demotion, the Clarets insist they will not be “defined by a single season”.
"Confirmation of relegation from the Premier League has been the consequence of a difficult season for everyone connected with Burnley Football Club,” the club said in a statement.
“We began the campaign fully aware that the most demanding league in the world would present significant challenges.
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“This outcome is not what anyone connected with the club wanted. This season has presented challenges that have tested every part of the club.
“There have been periods of progress and performances that demonstrated the standards we expect, but ultimately, we have fallen short of the quality and consistency required to compete at Premier League level.
“We would like to thank our supporters that have been with us through every high and low, home and away. That continued support is fundamental to everything we do.
“Burnley Football Club has 144 years of history. It has never been defined by a single season, but by its ability to respond and move forward.”