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Former Burnley FC defender Erik Pieters with wife Nermina Pieters-Mekic pictured on her Instagram page

Wife of former Claret diagnosed with breast cancer

Lewis will remain with Dundee until January. Picture: Dundee FC

How Charlie Adam helped Burnley's Marcel Lewis seal loan move to Dundee

McNally will spend the season on loan at the Bet365 Stadium. Picture: Stoke City FC

Burnley's Luke McNally outlines Stoke City objective after sealing loan move

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Luke McNally of Burnley during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Burnley and Crawley Town at Turf Moor on November 08, 2022 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

McNally makes Stoke switch after last season's successful spell with Coventry

Bardsley left Turf Moor last season after spending five years with the club

Ex-Burnley defender announces retirement after 20-year career

None of the current crop of players feature in the XI

AI attempts to compile Burnley's best ever XI with mixed results

Just two red cards have been shown to Burnley players this season

Where Burnley finished in the Championship's fair play table

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Ashley Barnes of Burnley celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Sky Bet Championship between Burnley and Cardiff City at Turf Moor on May 08, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Ashley Barnes weighing up options from a host of Championship clubs

Burnley's Taylor Harwood-Bellis The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Sheffield United - Monday 10th April 2023 - Turf Moor - Burnley

Playing for Burnley in the PL would "excite" defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis

Burnley's Taylor Harwood-Bellis The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Sunderland - Friday 31st March 2023 - Turf Moor - Burnley

Manchester City starlet Taylor Harwood-Bellis calls Turf Moor his "happy place"

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Péguy Luyindula (C) vies with Manchester City's Irish midfielder Stephen Ireland (R) and Manchester City's Belgian defender Vincent Kompany during their UEFA Cup group A football match at the City of Manchester stadium, in Manchester, north-west England, on December 3 2008. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP via Getty Images)

Ex-Man City midfielder tips Burnley to become a 'real force' in years to come

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

Peter Crouch in shock after funny prank on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Vincent Kompany the manager of Burnley looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Burnley at Vitality Stadium on January 07, 2023 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Burnley predicted line-up vs Coventry City for Championship clash at Turf Moor

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Manuel Benson of Burnley FC battles for the ball with Marcos Senesi and Jordan Zemura of AFC Bournemouth during 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)

The Emirates FA Cup draw in full as Burnley travel to Ipswich Town

Burnley fans arrive at the Vitality Stadium ahead of the FA Cup tie with Bournemouth.

32 images as Burnley fans make the trip to Bournemouth in the FA Cup

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)

Who will get the nod from Vincent Kompany for Burnley's trip to Swansea City?

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

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Josh Cullen of Burnley is challenged by Lewis Baker of Stoke City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Burnley at Bet365 Stadium on December 30, 2022 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

Burnley vs Stoke City players ratings as Josh Cullen becomes the man of the hour

Vincent Kompany

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

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

Burnley vs Stoke City predicted XI as Harwood-Bellis returns to the Potteries

Burnley ‘keeping tabs’ on Celtic prospect

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany celebrates with his players 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

Burnley will no longer be playing on Boxing Day and New Year's Day

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany 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

Box ticked for Burnley with last-gasp winner vs Reading, says Vincent Kompany

Burnley's manager Vincent Kompany looks on Photographer Andrew Kearns/CameraSport The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Coventry City v Burnley- Saturday 8th October 2022 - Coventry Building Society Arena - Coventry 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

Slender scoreline against Coventry City was the "ideal script" for Burnley boss ...

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley interacts with their side during the Sky Bet Championship between Burnley and Stoke City at Turf Moor on October 05, 2022 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Burnley vs Stoke City player ratings and match pictures as Jack Cork shows his c...

Burnley's Taylor Harwood-Bellis reacts after conceding late on 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

Dan Black’s match verdict as Burnley’s vulnerabilities are exposed yet again at ...

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Boss Vincent Kompany "gutted" as Burnley concede another late goal to drop point...

Burnley fans arrive at Turf Moor ahead of the Wednesday night fixture with Stoke City. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Fan gallery as Burnley supporters make their way to Turf Moor for the game versu...

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany arrives at the Cardiff City stadium Photographer Ian Cook/CameraSport Skybet Championship - Cardiff City v Burnley - Saturday 1st October 2022 - Cardiff City Stadium - Cardiff 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

Who will line-up for the Clarets against Stoke City at Turf Moor?

NORWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Sean Dyche, Manager of Burnley inspects the pitch prior to the Premier League match between Norwich City and Burnley at Carrow Road on April 10, 2022 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Former Clarets boss favourite for Stoke job

Michael O'Neill has been axed just five league games into the new season

Stoke City boss Michael O’Neill becomes Championship’s first managerial casualty

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Jay Rodriguez of Burnley celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Sky Bet Championship between Burnley and Hull City at Turf Moor on August 16, 2022 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Kompany hails Rodriguez

Here are Tuesday’s EFL Championship transfer rumours

Wednesday’s EFL Championship transfer rumours

The Asmir Begovic Goalkeeping Academy at Burnley College

Begovic's Burnley academy

BLACKPOOL, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Phil Bardsley of Burnley acknowledges the fans after the Pre-Season Friendly match between Blackpool and Burnley at Bloomfield Road on July 27, 2021 in Blackpool, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Bardsley disappointed by manner of his release

Taylpor Harwood-Bellis

Harwood-Bellis makes it four

BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Jonathan Walters of Burnley headers the ball at goal during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Blackburn Rovers and Burnley at Ewood Park on August 23, 2017 in Blackburn, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Former Claret backs Kompany

Burnley's Irish defender Nathan Collins celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Southampton at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on April 21, 2022. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Collins has potential to be a top centre back

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Nathan Collins of Burnley scores their side's second goal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Southampton at Turf Moor on April 21, 2022 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Burnley defender labels former boss Sean Dyche a 'club legend' a week on from sh...

NORWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Kenny McLean of Norwich City shoots whilst under pressure from Jay Rodriguez of Burnley during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Burnley at Carrow Road on April 10, 2022 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

Burnley-born striker Jay Rodriguez refusing to lose hope as his boyhood club bat...

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Phil Foden of Manchester City battles for possession with Nathan Collins of Burnley during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Burnley at Etihad Stadium on October 16, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Burnley defender Nathan Collins isn't interested in a Championship return any ti...

Phil Foden of Manchester City and Nathan Collins of Burnley battle for the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Burnley at Etihad Stadium on October 16, 2021 in Manchester, England.

Burnley defender Nathan Collins craving more minutes on the pitch!

Nathan Collins of Burnley holds off Hwang Hee-chan of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley at Molineux on December 01, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England.

Burnley ready to fight for their lives, says centre back Nathan Collins

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Greenhalgh on target on her return as Burnley FC Women win at Stoke City

Nike Strike Aerowsculpt Official Premier League match balls. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Burnley's EPL rivals plot Stoke City swoop, Rangers tipped to sign midfield star