BURNLEY'S Division Two clash at Bournemouth a week today hinges on a top-level meeting next week.

Bournemouth's future hangs in the balance with the club in the hands of the receiver and a massive £4.4 million in debt, almost half of it owed to Lloyds Bank.

On Wednesday Football League officials will meet the official receiver demanding a guarantee that Bournemouth will stump up £300,000 as assurance that they will have the capital to fulfil their remaining fixtures.

But Football League officials have told Burnley to plan their travel arrangements to the South Coast, assuming the Cherries are still in business.

Bournemouth have already staved off a winding-up order by the Inland Revenue, due to be heard on Monday. A trust fund set up by the club a week ago has so far raised £115,000. A Bournemouth spokesman confirmed: "The financial situation is very perilous, but fingers crossed, we should be able to play Burnley. Our whole future depends on the meeting with the Football League."

Meanwhile, Heart of Midlothian manager Jim Jefferies was due to have talks with opposite number Adrian Heath over the weekend.

The Scottish Premier League outfit are still tracking Clarets striker Kurt Nogan following his two-day trial in Edinburgh earlier this week.

Heath confirmed: "I'm expecting a call from Hearts. The ball is very much in their court."

Nogan was expected to feature for the Clarets in today's important home game with York City at Turf Moor.

Bournemouth have announced that they will NOT be able to provide any terrace accommodation to Burnley fans. Instead, they have all allocated 800 seats. £8.50 (Adults), £4.50 (Conc). All pay on the turnstiles.

Boundary Clarets: Bournemouth. Duke Bar 6.30 am, Turf Moor 6.35, Padiham 6.45, Accrington 7.00. £15 (Members), £16 (Non), £13 (conc). Would fans who have booked for Blackpool please confirm their booking. Phone 01282 832100 (Day), 01282 705425 (Eve).

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