TURF Moor has been highly commended for the quality of its playing surface in the Wilkinson Sword Groundsman of the Year Awards.

Along with eight other clubs, Burnley received special mention by the judges who took into account nominations from clubs and referees, resources available to groundsmen and actual construction of pitches.

Best surface in the Premiership was Arsenal, in the First Division Wolverhampton Wanderers, in the Second Wycombe Wanderers and in the Third Wigan Athletic.

The judges' recognition is high praise indeed for Turf Moor groundsman Arthur Bellamy and his hardworking staff.

BURNLEY Supporters Club football quiz night will be held in Burnley Cricket Club on Wednesday, May 1, starting at 7.30pm.

Teams of four are required to take part (£5.00 per team) and cash prizes are on offer.

Also on the night will be the Grand Draw - first prize: £250.

Tickets are available from any committee member or on the night at 20pence each.

For more information on the quiz or draw, telephone 01706 216457.

JUNIOR Clarets members hold their final Sunday meeting of the season tomorrow when the Player of the Season Award will be presented.

A good turnout of Junior Clarets and parents is expected.

Most of the playing staff will be in attendance to sign autographs.

Last year's winner was David Eyres, who has been in excellent form of late and will be one of the frontrunners when the fun kicks off in the Centre Spot at 10.00am.

ADMISSION to the Highgate Stand for Tuesday night's match away to Walsall is by payment at the turnstiles.

Tickets cost £10.00 for adults and £6.00 for juniors.

Clarets fans are to use turnstiles 21 and 28.

There is no terrace accommodation.

Directions to The Bescot Stadium: exit M6 at Junction 9 turning north towards Walsall onto the A461.

After quarter of a mile turn right into Willows Lane and pass over the railway bridge. Then take the first right into Bescot Crescent.

The ground is half a mile along on the left.

The car park has only 80 spaces (£2.00), otherwise street parking.

THE Burnley B team were due to play Crewe at home today before finishing off their Lancashire League fixtures for '95-96 against bitter rivals Blackburn Rovers at home next Saturday.

The reserves conclude their '96 calendar of fixtures when they visit Blackpool on Wednesday, May 1.

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