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We’ll go to USA in tip-top condition, says Burnley boss

FITNESS GAME: Burnley are preparing for their new season in the Premier League

3:30pm Thursday 9th July 2009

NEWLY-promoted Burnley will fly out to America next week with most of their squad already having a full 90 minutes under their belt.

Blackburn Rovers snub Fulham interest in Andrews

1:54pm Thursday 9th July 2009

BLACKBURN Rovers have told Fulham that midfielder Keith Andrews is not available after the London club made an approach.

Blackburn Rovers boss looks for ‘real quality’

POSSIBLE TARGET: Bobby Zamora,

1:10pm Thursday 9th July 2009

WHILE Sam Allardyce’s striker search extends worldwide as he bids to find the ideal replacement for Roque Santa Cruz for the right money, his preference remains on adding ‘proven Premier League quality’.

Burnley closer to Easton move

1:00pm Thursday 9th July 2009

BURNLEY are believed to be closing in on Hamilton Academical left back Brian Easton, after Wolves hijacked their bid to sign team-mate James McCarthy.

Blackburn Rovers versus Burnley switched for Sky

12:49pm Thursday 9th July 2009

THE East Lancashire derby between Blackburn Rovers and Burnley has been put back a day to Sunday, October 18.

Burnley's trip to Chelsea live on ESPN

2:01pm Thursday 9th July 2009

BURNLEY'S return to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea on Saturday, August 29 will be screened live on ESPN at 12.45pm.

Blackburn Rovers look to hijack Sunderland's Bent swoop

Blackburn Rovers look to hijack Sunderland's Bent swoop

9:52am Thursday 9th July 2009

BLACKBURN Rovers are considering attempting to hijack Sunderland’s protracted move for Tottenham’s Darren Bent as they continue their search for a ‘proven Premier League’ striker.

Burnley midfielder McCann close to new deal

Burnley midfielder McCann close to new deal

9:54am Thursday 9th July 2009

CHRIS McCann could be days away from signing a new deal that would keep him at Turf Moor until at least 2012.

New Blackburn Rovers shirt to go on sale

10:18am Thursday 9th July 2009

BLACKBURN Rovers fans will get their first glimpse of the club’s new home strip when it hits the streets later this week.

Former Burnley midfielder Mahon links up with Tranmere

10:16am Thursday 9th July 2009

FORMER Burnley and Blackburn Rovers midfielder Alan Mahon has agreed to return to Tranmere following the end of his contract at Turf Moor.

Accrington Stanley cautious over share issue

Accrington Stanley cautious over share issue

1:30pm Thursday 9th July 2009

ACCRINGTON Stanley hope to negotiate a new deal with the Supporters’ Fund after indicating that they are unlikely to accept a proposal for a share issue.

Cash cost Accrington Stanley in Hughes chase, says boss

9:56am Thursday 9th July 2009

JOHN Coleman has admitted that finances were the reason behind Mark Hughes’ decision to yesterday snub Accrington Stanley and sign for Walsall.

It’s three in row for Fell ace Hope

MASTERCLASS: Chorley’s James Kevan (number 431) leads the way to become the U23 British Fell champion

12:10pm Thursday 9th July 2009

ROB Hope has won his third successive British Fell Championship, and with a race still to go, James Kevan is the U23 champion for the second time.

Junior ace Matt takes top spot

Junior ace Matt takes top spot

12:10pm Thursday 9th July 2009

TEENAGER Matt Griffin is the new leader of the BTRDA Junior Rally Championship after his best performance of the year.

LATEST: Ashes test 1 day 2: Aussies hit back

4:30pm Thursday 9th July 2009

Ricky Ponting became only the fourth man in Test history to reach 11,000 runs today as Australia continued their fightback against England on the second day of the opening Ashes Test in Cardiff.

Lakeland Classic lives up to name

EIGHTH: Steve Entwistle in his Mini

3:10pm Thursday 9th July 2009

THIS year’s Lakeland Classic lived up to its name – and reputation – as one of the best one-day historic events on the calendar.

Robbie must wait for Euro championships

CLOSE CALL: Robbie Schofield (yellow vest) at Manchester.           Pic: PETER SCHOFIELD

3:10pm Thursday 9th July 2009

Robbie Schofield’s battle to reach the qualifying standard for the European Junior Championships will go to the last weekend after he fell short in the British Athletics League Meeting in Manchester.

VIDEO: Ashes test 1 day 1: Neilson believes late wickets could be key

2:53pm Thursday 9th July 2009

Australian coach Tim Nielsen believes the two late wickets from seamer Peter Siddle in the final stages of the day to remove Flintoff and Prior could prove crucial to the balance of the match.

VIDEO: Ashes test 1 day 1: Pietersen confident after "promising" start

2:23pm Thursday 9th July 2009

Kevin Pietersen believes England can approach the remainder of the opening npower Test with confidence after their promising start to the 2009 Ashes series.

Colne town centre race promises to deliver a treat

2:00pm Thursday 9th July 2009

The Colne town centre cycle races have long offered some exciting competition and next Wednesday’s promotion will not disappoint.

Polishing for the Premier League - but Burnley still want Turf atmosphere

STAND AND DELIVER: Burnley’s stadium manager Doug Metcalfe is over-seeing Turf Moor’s Premier League facelift

3:10pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

BURNLEY boss Owen Coyle isn’t the only one with a building project on his hands in preparation for the Premier League.

Burnley interested in looking at Pancrate

12:00pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

UPDATE French winger Fabrice Pancrate would have to come to Burnley if he wanted the chance to play for a contract.

No Blackburn Rovers move for Crouch or Zaki

11:50am Wednesday 8th July 2009

BLACKBURN Rovers boss Sam Allardyce has distanced himself from a move for Portsmouth striker Peter Crouch.

Accrington golfer hits hole-in-one ... on a par four

NUMBER ONE: Steve Ion displays the ball with which he claimed his ace

11:30am Wednesday 8th July 2009

THERE are plenty of amateur golfers out there who would be happy with a five or a six on a 289-yard par four, but Accrington’s Steve Ion has recorded an extraordinary hole-in-one.

Blackburn Rovers trialist Vieri 'is a long shot'

Blackburn Rovers trialist Vieri 'is a long shot'

10:50am Wednesday 8th July 2009

SAM Allardyce admits Christian Vieri’s Blackburn Rovers trial is a “long shot” but has not ruled out a repeat of Youri Djorkaeff’s Bolton Wanderers success story.

Sheffield Wednesday star Tudgay keen on talking to Burnley

Sheffield Wednesday star Tudgay keen on talking to Burnley

11:01am Wednesday 8th July 2009

MARCUS Tudgay is still intent on becoming a Burnley player, after failing to sign a new three-year deal offered by Sheffield Wednesday.

Accrington Stanley still hopeful Cavanagh will play on the opening day

PLAYING THE WAITING GAME: Peter Cavanagh (middle) is facing an FA betting hearing on August 7

10:35am Wednesday 8th July 2009

ACCRINGTON Stanley are hopeful that Peter Cavanagh will be able to feature in their opening game of the season – providing he is found not guilty of FA betting charges a day earlier.

Hughes snubs Accrington Stanley

12:14pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

ACCRINGTON Stanley have missed out on defender Mark Hughes after the former Northampton player signed a deal with Walsall.

Chorley's Jennings lurches towards a British tilt

BRIT CHANCE: Jennings

10:36am Wednesday 8th July 2009

CHORLEY boxer Michael Jennings has his sights set on a challenge for the British welterweight title in September.

CLOSE-OF-PLAY: Ashes test 1 day 1: England edge opening day

2:50pm Thursday 9th July 2009

England demonstrated their resilience to narrowly edge a fluctuating first day of the 2009 Ashes series after fighting back twice to thwart Australia’s efforts on the opening day in Cardiff.

Africa fan seeks Clarets ‘stuff’

3:57pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

I would like to congratulate all members of staff, players, the gaffer and the supporters of Burnley FC for the marvellous job you have done.

VIDEO: Ashes test 1 preview: Ponting says Lee is "shattered" to be missing out

2:26pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

Australia will begin their defence of the Ashes without their key strike bowler Brett Lee.

Ashes: Hype over with as series begins

2:16pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

England and Australia will finally put an end to weeks of hype today as the npower Ashes series begins at the Swalec Stadium in Cardiff.

Ashes: 16-page webmag preview

Ashes: 16-page webmag preview

1:15pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

ALL you need to know about the Ashes in the 16-page webmag

Ashes: McGrath predicts 5-0 win for Australia

11:26am Wednesday 8th July 2009

Glenn McGrath believes England will lose the Ashes 5-0.

Ashes: Strauss tips Freddie to fire in Ashes

Ashes: Strauss tips Freddie to fire in Ashes

11:27am Wednesday 8th July 2009

England captain Andrew Strauss believes Andrew Flintoff has ‘unfinished business’ to deal with in the Ashes.

Big Sam: Star men are staying with Blackburn Rovers

Big Sam: Star men are staying with Blackburn Rovers

10:27am Wednesday 8th July 2009

SAM Allardyce insists Blackburn Rovers will not sell any more of their best players this summer as he continues his bid to build a “stronger and higher quality” Premier League squad.

History in the making

YOU'VE GOT TO URN IT: Andrew Strauss and Ricky Ponting with the Ashes trophy

9:39am Wednesday 8th July 2009

ANDREW Strauss leads his side into a historic first Test on Welsh soil but will let actions speak louder than words when the Ashes get under way in Cardiff this morning.

Top cyclists set for Colne Grand Prix

HERE WE GO: Cyclists Ian Wilkinson, from Barnoldswick, and Paul Oldham, from Trawden, with British Cycling president Brian Cookson (Pendle Council regeneration director) and sponsor Nick Rudge (Holiday Cottages Group).

5:10pm Tuesday 7th July 2009

A SELECTION of the country’s best cyclists will descend on Colne to take part in the sixth annual Grand Prix.


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