FIVE Burnley FC fans were due to appear in court today charged with offences following Saturday's home game against Wigan.

Appearing in court today charged with threatening behaviour are Ronnie Anderson, 36, of Aspen Drive, Burnley; Paul Murgatroyd, 26, Burnley Road, Harle Syke; Paul Morgan, 34, of Temple Street, Nelson; Andrew Harrison, 19, Fenwick Street, Burnley.

Also due in court charged with possession of a CS spray is Gavin Sturgeon, 18, of Belvedere Road, Burnley.

Appearing tomorrow charged with threatening behaviour are Steven Best, 33, of Glebe End Street, Wigan; David Dickinson, 28, of Gidlow Lane, Wigan, and Russell Holmes, 37, of Poolstock Lane, Wigan.

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