BURNLEY have decided to offer free admission to the North Stand to all existing season ticket holders.

The club were planning to charge Endsleigh Stand ticket holders a transfer charge but had a rethink after public outcry.

Announcing the U-turn club chairman Frank Teasdale said: "The Board and I are delighted that the new North Stand will be opened before the Bristol Rovers game and have decided that as a welcoming gesture, all season ticket holders should be given free admission to the new £3.5 million showpiece stand."

The club are also planning an open day for supporters and a sponsors day at the end of the season to view the new facilities and to "keep everyone up to date with developments at Turf Moor."

Fans wishing to transfer to the North Stand should apply for a ticket before the Bristol Rovers game next Tuesday from the Turf Moor ticket office and exchange the voucher from their season ticket book.

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