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Red card pain is in the past for Burnley new boy Edgar

TURF TIMES AHEAD: David Edgar is looking ahead

10:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

THE memories of the final day of last season are still painful for David Edgar, but he’s looking forward to banishing them with Burnley.

Gomez fights in Colne tonight

PUNCH: Gomez, right, takes on Khan last year

9:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

MICHAEL Gomez tops the bill as boxing returns to the Colne Municipal Hall tonight.

Trip, Trip hooray as Bharat is Skyer ace

10:10am Saturday 4th July 2009

BURNLEY spin star Bharat Tripathi is the Thwaites Original Lancashire League SS Skyer player of the month for June.

Ramsbottom Cup semi-final previews

10:10am Saturday 4th July 2009

UNDERDOGS Clitheroe and Earby aim to make the most of playing without pressure as they look to stun big hitters Padiham and Baxenden in the semi-finals of the Ramsbottom Cup tomorrow.

Reds hope on veteran Mullin

9:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

ACCRINGTON Stanley believe John Mullin can shake off injury problems and complete another season of league football.

Kevin Gallacher life story part 1: I never knew how lucky I was ... until surgeon told me the truth

HOME: The Scot relaxing at his Lancashire home

6:00pm Friday 3rd July 2009

In the first part of our six-day series on former Rovers favourite Kevin Gallacher, the Scottish striker tells us how his football career almost came to an abrupt and shocking end after being told by surgeons that he may never play again following a terrible leg break against Arsenal back in 1995.

Kevin Gallacher life story part 2: Growing up was tough as grandson of late great Patsy

FAMILY TIES: Blackburn Rovers favourite Kevin Gallacher was the grandson of Celtic legend and Irish international winger Patsy Gallacher – who died 13 years before Kevin was born

6:00pm Friday 3rd July 2009

In the second part of our series on ex-Rovers favourite Kevin Gallacher, the Scot reveals his upbringing and how he coped as being the grandson of one of Scotland’s most revered footballers.

Kevin Gallacher life story part 3: Kenny told me to shut my eyes during a drive through Blackburn

CHEERS: Gally with Kenny Dalglish in 2001

6:00pm Friday 3rd July 2009

AFTER being told to ‘close his eyes’ when driving through Blackburn, you couldn’t have blamed Kevin Gallacher for instantly pulling out of a surprise move to an unglamorous Rovers.

Kevin Gallacher life story part 4: We should have built on Premier win

PRIZE ASSETS: Kevin Gallacher, with his medals from his time at Blackburn – the 1994/95 Premiership title and 1995 Charity Shield runner-up medals

6:00pm Friday 3rd July 2009

In the four part of our six-day series on ex-Rovers favourite Kevin Gallacher tells how the club’s 1994/95 Premier League title win changed life forever at Rovers.

Sheffield Wednesday angry at Burnley bid for Tudgay

TARGET: Striker Marcus Tudgay

4:51pm Friday 3rd July 2009

OWEN Coyle has refused to get into a war of words over Burnley's failed ‘verbal’ offer for Sheffield Wednesday striker Marcus Tudgay.

Edgar: My heart was set on coming to Burnley

BIG MOVE: Canadian David Edgar

4:01pm Friday 3rd July 2009

NEW Clarets defender David Edgar revealed how he turned down an offer from Newcastle, because his heart was set on Burnley.

Burnley are back in training with new faces

SMILERS: Clarke Carlisle and Brian Jensen are in a good mood at pre-season training

4:04pm Friday 3rd July 2009

BURNLEY new boys Tyrone Mears, Steven Fletcher and David Edgar were immediately put through their paces as Burnley returned to pre-season training at Gawthorpe yesterday.

Accrington Stanley boss Coleman signs up five men

2:47pm Friday 3rd July 2009

ACCRINGTON Stanley have signed up five players as boss John Coleman continues to build for the new League Two season.

Big Sam: We may wait till end of window for new Blackburn Rovers striker

Big Sam: We may wait til end of window for new Blackburn Rovers striker

9:09am Friday 3rd July 2009

BLACKBURN Rovers boss Sam Allardyce may be prepared to wait until August 31 in his bid to sign a proven goalscorer.

Church are looking good

HERE AT LAST: Luke Woodcock has a busy weekend ahead

9:05am Friday 3rd July 2009

CHURCH skipper Phil Gilrane is all set for a huge weekend as he looks to pilot his men towards some long awaited silverware and hopes pro Luke Woodcock can push them towards glory.

Record price tag won't worry Burnley new boy Fletcher

RECORD BREAKER: Burnley’s £3m signing Steven Fletcher is determined to succeed at Turf Moor

8:53am Friday 3rd July 2009

THREE million pound man Steven Fletcher had no qualms about his pricetag ... until a Lancashire Telegraph billboard grabbed his attention.

Coyle: I may smash Burnley's transfer fee again

AMBITION: Manager Owen Coyle

8:51am Friday 3rd July 2009

BURNLEY manager Owen Coyle has not ruled out setting a new club transfer record, after smashing it to bring in striker Steven Fletcher this week.

Snooker legend Jimmy White to take on the public in Burnley

Snooker legend Jimmy White to take on the public in Burnley

7:50am Friday 3rd July 2009

JIMMY White will challenge members of the public to a game of pool when he opens new offices at a Burnley business park tomorrow.

Ribblesdale League preview

Ribblesdale League preview

9:03am Friday 3rd July 2009

CHERRY Tree look to get back to winning ways in the Ribblesdale League tomorrow - and heap more misery on Read at the same time.


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