Clarets supporters said the arrival of Gazza at Turf Moor would be the final boost to take the team to the Premiership.

ANGUS WILLIAMSON, secretary of the Clarets Independent Supporters Association, said: "I am delighted.

"I think it will be that bit of a boost we need for the last few games. Let's hope it's a deja-vu of Ian Wright which comes true.

"I think it will be wonderful for the fans and the crowd will welcome him with open arms. We've done great away from home this season but we haven't won at home for three months.

"Hopefully Gazza will be able to do something about that.

"It's also great for the chairman and manager who managed to pull this off. Let's hope it gives everyone and the town that lift we need."

BEV TODD, who runs the Rossendale Clarets with her husband Steve, hopes the arrival of Gazza will bring back the atmosphere to the ground.

She said: "I am really pleased he has signed. It is a marvellous move. We needed a boost because we had gone a bit flat and anything that puts bums on seats is wonderful.

"I watched him in the reserves when he made his comeback at Middlesborough and it was absolutely superb.

"He went past our players as if they weren't there so if he can do that for us it would be great.

"Turf Moor needed some atmosphere because the ground has not been like it used to be and I think he is more than capable of bringing that back and bringing some fun to the dressing room as well."

ALAN BEECROFT, of the Colne Clarets supporters club, said: "It will be wonderful if he performs well and has his head screwed on right.

"I've watched him play for Everton and he's brilliant."