Photos: Burnley players return for pre-season training

New Clarets signings Matt Gilks, Matt Taylor, Marvin Sordell, Steven Reid and Michael Kightly were present at Gawthorpe today as Sean Dyche’s squad reported back for pre-season training ahead of the new season.
Burnley players return to training at Gawthorpe.Burnley players return to training at Gawthorpe.
Burnley players return to training at Gawthorpe.

Fitness drills were the order of the day as the players prepare for a pre-season fixture schedule that begins in 13 day’s time against Austrian side FC Großklein.

The Clarets then face Lancashire trio Accrington Stanley (July 26th), Preston North End (July 29th) and Blackpool (August 2nd) before taking on Celta Vigo at Turf Moor on August 5th.

Burnley’s Premier League campaign kicks off against Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea on home soil on August 16th.

Photos: Andrew Smith