SIX Burnley fans are being offered free admission to every home game and one of the best seats at Turf Moor - but there's a catch.

The club needs six stretcher bearers for all the remaining games of the season including league, cup and reserve team fixtures.

The successful applicants could not be nearer to their heroes with seats close to the dug-out.

Suitable clothing including waterproofs will be provided.

Marketing assistant Edoardo Abis said: "Suitable training will be given. Applicants must be 18 plus.

"It is a voluntary position with no pay but the best seats in the house are on offer."

The job has previously been done by youth players but that has now been banned by the Football League.

Applicants will be asked to attend an interview and height, weight and general physical fitness will be taken into consideration.

Edoardo added: "We have to stress that the successful applicants will be very near the players and officials and that there cannot be any interference whatsoever.

"It would also be advisable that they are not easily offended by swearing."

Applicants should contact the club on 01282 700000.

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