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Burnley's Ashley Barnes releases a pass despite the attentions of Blackpool's Kenny Dougall The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Blackpool v Burnley - Saturday 4th March 2023 - Bloomfield Road - Blackpool

Striker Ashley Barnes reflects on a ‘special’ season and an ‘incredible journey’ Dan Black

Burnley fans arrive at Bloomfield Road ahead of the Championship fixture against Blackpool. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

21 images of Burnley fans at the seaside ahead of Lancashire derby vs Blackpool Dan Black

Burnley's Ashley Barnes celebrates scoring his team’s first goal The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Blackburn Rovers - Sunday 13th November 2022 - Turf Moor - Burnley

Out-of-contract Burnley striker Ashley Barnes addresses his Turf Moor future Dan Black

Burnley's Ashley Barnes celebrates scoring his team’s opening goal The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Blackburn Rovers - Sunday 13th November 2022 - Turf Moor - Burnley

New date set for Burnley's East Lancashire derby vs Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Dan Black

Manchester City's Belgian captain Vincent Kompany holds the winner's trophy after the English FA Cup final football match between Manchester City and Watford at Wembley Stadium in London, on May 18, 2019. - Manchester City beat Watford 6-0 at Wembley to claim the FA Cup.

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany won't count his chickens before they've hatched Dan Black

Burnley's Michael Obafemi celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal with Anass Zaroury The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Huddersfield Town - Saturday 25th February 2023 - Turf Moor - Burnley

Burnley pair joined by Rovers and Reading duo in Championship Team of the Week Dan Black

Burnley's English striker Ashley Barnes (L) holds off the attentions of Manchester City's Belgian defender Vincent Kompany (R) during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Manchester City at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on April 28, 2019. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Burnley FC Vincent Kompany and Ashley Barnes met four times as opponents in the top flight Dan Black

Burnley's Ashley Barnes (centre) celebrates scoring his side's first goal The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Luton Town v Burnley - Saturday 18th February 2023 - Kenilworth Road - Luton

Dan Black's verdict as Burnley show they can cope in the heat of battle at Luton Dan Black

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Ashley Barnes of AFC Bournemouth applauds the fans after the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between AFC Bournemouth v Burnley at Vitality Stadium on January 07, 2023 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

"On a different level" — Chris Sutton makes bold FA Cup prediction for Burnley Dan Black

Thousands of revellers descended on Burnley’s Towneley Park for a nine-hour musical extravaganza in the vicinity of the town’s historic Hall. Retro in the Park — the brainchild of house music philanthropist Paul Taylor in association with JBM Music — pulled in punters from all over as David Morales, Basement Jaxx and Hacienda Classical headlined a stacked catalogue of DJs and vocalists. As a result of its phenomenal success, the event will return in 2023 as a Retro Weekender on Saturday, May 27th and Bank Holiday Sunday, May 28th, with an even more impressive star-studded line-up of guests. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Here are nine of our readers' favourite events to take place in Burnley in 2022 Laura Longworth

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Anass Zaroury of Burnley celebrates with teammate Nathan Tella after scoring their side's second goal during the Sky Bet Championship between Burnley and Blackburn Rovers at Turf Moor on November 13, 2022 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Table-topping Burnley predicted to make Premier League return as champions Dan Black

Burnley's fans Photographer Mick Walker/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship -Stoke City v Burnley - Friday 30th December 2022 - bet365 Stadium- Stoke-on -Trent World Copyright © 2019 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - admin@camerasport.com - www.camerasport.com

28 images as Burnley fans end 2022 by braving a cold Friday night in Stoke Dan Black

Vincent Kompany

"I really enjoy these wins," says Burnley boss Vincent Kompany after Stoke win Dan Black

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Josh Cullen and Jordan Beyer of Burnley applaud the fans after their victory in the Sky Bet Championship between Burnley and Birmingham City at Turf Moor on December 27, 2022 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)

Burnley player ratings vs Birmingham City as Connor Roberts gets the plaudits Dan Black

Burnley's Manager Vincent Kompany The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Birmingham City - Tuesday 27th December 2022 - Turf Moor - Burnley

Boss Vincent Kompany pleased to see everybody playing their part for Burnley Dan Black

Burnley's Manager Vincent Kompany The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Middlesbrough - Saturday 17th December 2022 - Turf Moor - Burnley

Burnley FC Burnley predicted XI vs Birmingham City as Anass Zaroury pushes for recall Dan Black

Burnley fans arrive at Turf Moor before the Championship fixture against Middlesbrough. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Picture gallery as Burnley fans return to Turf Moor for Middlesbrough match Dan Black

Burnley ‘likely’ destination for star as Swansea dealt transfer blow Jamie Kemble

Jay Rodriguez starts for Burnley (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Burnley name their team to face QPR at Loftus Road Amos Wynn

Burnley's Ashley Barnes Photographer Alex Dodd/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Stoke City - Wednesday 5th October 2022 - Turf Moor - Burnley World Copyright © 2022 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - admin@camerasport.com - www.camerasport.com

Burnley striker in hot-water with the FA for comments made after derby win Dan Black

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Vincent Kompany Burnley Manager during the Sky Bet Championship between Burnley and Norwich City at Turf Moor on October 25, 2022 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Burnley's big-hitters handed questionable ratings for the season so far Dan Black

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Anass Zaroury of Burnley celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the Sky Bet Championship between Burnley and Blackburn Rovers at Turf Moor on November 13, 2022 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Burnley boy wonder Anass Zaroury receives late call-up for World Cup in Qatar Dan Black

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany answers questions after the match Photographer Alex Dodd/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Blackburn Rovers - Sunday 13th November 2022 - Turf Moor - Burnley World Copyright © 2022 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - admin@camerasport.com - www.camerasport.com

Burnley players make Championship Team of the Week after demolition derby Dan Black

Burnley Express reporter Sue Plunkett on the press bench at Turf Moor watching the Clarets play Blackburn Rovers, with colleagues, videographer Kelvin Stuttard and sports editor Dan Black.

Clarets historic win against arch rivals Blackburn Rovers a moment to remember Sue Plunkett

Photographer Dave Howarth/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Blackburn Rovers - Sunday 13th November 2022 - Turf Moor - Burnley World Copyright © 2022 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - admin@camerasport.com - www.camerasport.comFANS Photographer Dave Howarth/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Blackburn Rovers - Sunday 13th November 2022 - Turf Moor - Burnley World Copyright © 2022 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - admin@camerasport.com - www.camerasport.com

35 images of Burnley fans before and during 3-0 win over arch rivals Blackburn Dan Black

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany celebrates after the match Photographer Alex Dodd/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Blackburn Rovers - Sunday 13th November 2022 - Turf Moor - Burnley World Copyright © 2022 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - admin@camerasport.com - www.camerasport.com

Boss Vincent Kompany: "I enjoyed it afterwards with the supporters!" Dan Black

Burnley's Ashley Barnes celebrates scoring his team’s opening goal Photographer Dave Howarth/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Blackburn Rovers - Sunday 13th November 2022 - Turf Moor - Burnley World Copyright © 2022 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - admin@camerasport.com - www.camerasport.com

"It's something special, it's incredible" — Ashley Barnes on derby win vs Rovers Dan Black

Burnley fans arrive at Turf Moor ahead of the Championship fixture with Blackburn Rovers. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Burnley fans pictured outside Turf Moor ahead of Blackburn Rovers derby Dan Black

Burnley's Josh Brownhill (left) celebrates scoring the opening goal with team-mates as Jay Rodriguez (Ctr) celebrating providing the assist Photographer Rich Linley/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Blackpool - Saturday 20th August 2022 - Turf Moor - Burnley World Copyright © 2022 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - admin@camerasport.com - www.camerasport.com

Predicted Burnley line-up for East Lancashire derby vs Blackburn Rovers Dan Black

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Nathan Tella of Burnley celebrates after teammate Anass Zaroury (obscured) scores their side's second goal during the Sky Bet Championship between Burnley and Blackburn Rovers at Turf Moor on November 13, 2022 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Burnley FC One 9/10 and plenty of players on 8/10 after huge derby win for Burnley Dan Black

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Josh Brownhill of Burnley gestures during the Sky Bet Championship between Burnley and Norwich City at Turf Moor on October 25, 2022 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

"I told him not to post it!" — Josh Brownhill on Sammie Szmodics' Instagram pic Dan Black

Segregation nets between rival Burnley and Blackburn Rovers fans have been put in place at Turf Moor ahead of the hotly anticipated East Lancashire derby tomorrow.

Segregation nets in place ahead of Clarets v Rovers game tomorrow Sue Plunkett

1 Apr 2001: Alan Mahon of Blackburn Rovers holds the ball up against Glen Little of Burnley during the Nationwide League Division One match played at Ewood Park, in Blackburn, England. Blackburn Rovers won the match 5-0. \ Mandatory Credit: Jamie McDonald /Allsport

Former Burnley and Blackburn midfielder predicts East Lancashire derby outcome Dan Black

WATFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, reacts during the Sky Bet Championship between Watford and Burnley at Vicarage Road on August 12, 2022 in Watford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

"It's our battlefield!" — Vincent Kompany's war cry ahead of Rovers derby Dan Black

Burnley's Josh Brownhill celebrates with Anass Zaroury after the match Photographer Alex Dodd/CameraSport The Carabao Cup Third Round - Burnley v Crawley Town - Tuesday 8th November 2022 - Turf Moor - Burnley World Copyright © 2022 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - admin@camerasport.com - www.camerasport.com

Burnley FC Can Jay Rodriguez be a hometown hero after Burnley-born villains punish Clarets? Dan Black

Police are urging fans to enjoy this Sunday's East Lancashire Derby game, when the Clarets take on Blackburn Rovers at Turf Moor, while remaining safe and respectful of others.

Police urge rival football fans to enjoy derby game safely Sue Plunkett

I’m a Celeb 2022: Love Island’s Olivia Attwood ‘fine’ according to fiancé after being forced to quit ITV show

Olivia Attwood’s fiancé says TV star is ‘fine’ after I’m a Celeb exit Will Millar

I'm a Celeb 2022: Love Island’s Olivia Attwood medically withdrawn after 24 hours in the jungle

Olivia Attwood quits I’m a Celebrity after 24 hours in the jungle Will Millar

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany applauds the fans after the match Photographer Alex Dodd/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Rotherham United - Wednesday 2nd November 2022 - Turf Moor - Burnley World Copyright © 2022 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - admin@camerasport.com - www.camerasport.com

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany given stark warning about being top at Christmas! Dan Black

Burnley players celebrate at the final whistle Photographer Rich Linley/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Reading - Saturday 29th October 2022 - Turf Moor - Burnley World Copyright © 2022 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - admin@camerasport.com - www.camerasport.com

Which Burnley star made it into the Championship's official Team of the Week? Dan Black

Blackburn Rovers' Sammie Szmodics scores the opening goal Photographer Alex Dodd/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Hull City v Blackburn Rovers - Saturday 29th October 2022 - MKM Stadium - Kingston upon Hull World Copyright © 2022 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - admin@camerasport.com - www.camerasport.com

Blackburn midfielder understands importance of derby after meeting Burnley star Dan Black

Burnley fans anticipate kick-off Photographer Rich Linley/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Reading - Saturday 29th October 2022 - Turf Moor - Burnley World Copyright © 2022 CameraSport. All rights reserved. 43 Linden Ave. Countesthorpe. Leicester. England. LE8 5PG - Tel: +44 (0) 116 277 4147 - admin@camerasport.com - www.camerasport.com

Supporters are all smiles as Burnley beat Reading to stay top of the table Dan Black

Rio Spurr has a rare form of cancer called a Wilms tumour.

Ex-footballer hosts Clitheroe fundraiser in aid of toddler with rare tumour Laura Longworth

Rio, son of ex-Blackburn Rovers player, Tommy Spurr.

Some £1,800 raised for Blackburn Rovers legend whose son has rare tumour Laura Longworth

Tony Parkes kicks off the match.

Clitheroe charity football match with Blackburn Rovers legends raises £12,000 Laura Longworth

Sky Sports have confirmed that the Burnley versus Blackburn Rovers Championship match at Turf Moor will go ahead on Remembrance Sunday

No change in date for Burnley Rovers clash Dominic Collis

Turf Moor will host the Burnley Blackburn Rovers East Lancashire derby on November 13th

Clarets Trust anger over derby fixture change Dominic Collis

Chairman of the Royal British Legion in Burnley Billy Allott is disgusted by the time change of the Burnley v Blackburn Rovers fixture which means that it will now clash with the annual Remembrance Service. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

'Disgust' over Remembrance Sunday football fixture Dominic Collis

Turf Moor

Two Burnley FC fixtures to be televised Dominic Collis

Tommy and Rio promoting the "Red Day For Rio"

Legends come out to raise funds for ex-PNE man's son in cancer battle Fiona Finch