Weekly round-up of all things Claret

Far from fine!

WHEN you are in the financial strife that the Clarets are, the last thing that you need is the threat of a fine.

For that reason the club is entitled to demand: "Who threw all the pies?" during last weekend's clash with Reading at Turf Moor.

It is unrealistic to think that the FA would dock points for such an offence, a very dangerous precedent would be set, but there is no doubt they would be happy to swell their coffers at Burnley's expense.

At least if the guilty party can be identified, the club will be able to show they have been trying to sort things out.

Gifted goals

THE flood of own goals last weekend, with Michael Proctor starring with a brace at Sunderland, stirred a few memories for Clarets fans.

In the space of three amazing weeks in autumn of 1974 they were gifted five goals in four games from the opposition.

Colin Todd was one of two Derby players to put through his own goal in a game the Rams won 3-2, Mike England and John Pratt got own goals for Spurs as Burnley won 3-2 and Man City scored an own goal as Burnley won that game 2-1.

Clarets stage soccer schools

THE Clarets will be holding their latest series of Soccer Schools this month, offering kids the chance to get some top class coaching.

The soccer schools run throughout the year with plenty of opportunities to join the fun at Easter, Spring Bank Holiday and the summer.

Full details of what is involved can be obtained by ringing the community department on 01282 700081 but below are listed some dates and places of imminent events.

Turf Moor Leisure Centre: February 24, 25 , 26, 27, 28 10am to 3pm. Age: six to 14 years. Cost £27; Simonstone Primary School: February 24, 25, 10am to 3pm. Age six to 14 years. Cost £18.

Benjamin Hargreaves School, Accrington: Feb 25, 26, 10am to 2pm. Age six to 14 years. Cost £18; Clitheroe Royal Grammar School: February 27, 28, 10am to 2pm. Age six to 14 years. Cost £18.

West Craven Leisure Centre: February 26, 27, 11am to 2pm. Age six to 14 years. Cost £18; South Craven High School: February 18, 19, 11am to 2.30pm. Age six to 14 years. Cost £18.

Haslingden CP School: February 24, 25, 26, 11am to 2pm. Age six to 14 years. Cost £27.

Beginners' Courses: Turf Moor Leisure Centre: February 25, 26, 27, 8.30am to 9.30pm. Age four to five years. Cost £10; Ferney Lee CP School: February 27, 28, 10am to 2pm. Age six to 14 years. Cost £18.