TURF MOOR will pay its respects to former manager Harry Potts on Saturday.

A minute's silence will be observed before the start of the game, and players will be wearing black armbands, as Burnley remembers the man who brought footballing glory to the town in the 1960s.

Many fans were upset that there were no black armbands at Rotherham last week, but the club says it has been planning a more fitting tribute for the first home match after Mr Potts' death.

A club spokesman said: "It is expected that Mrs Potts will be in attendance on Saturday and it is hoped that all supporters will join us in remembering the gentleman who gave so much to Burnley FC.

"Throughout the week, Harry has been in the thoughts and minds of everyone at Burnley FC."

He added: "It was a concern of the management that the club as a whole should pay its respects together with its supporters on Saturday next."

Burnley need to prevent Bristol Rovers doing the double if they are to maintain their promotion challenge. Back in August, the Clarets' trip to Twerton Park ended in a 1-0 defeat.

Talented young full back Chris Brass sustained a groin injury in the Rotherham match and is expected to be out for about three weeks, but his place should be filled adequately by Gary Parkinson, who has regained fitness and should be all right for Saturday.

Jimmy Mullen is said to have laughed off speculation that Glasgow Celtic are interested in Marlon Beresford, while Alan Harper has returned to Burnley, at least temporarily, after his stint at Cardiff City.

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