FORMER Clarets midfielder Nigel Gleghorn has been appointed as Witton Albion's new manager.

Gleghorn joined Unibond League champions-elect Altrincham when he left Turf Moor last summer.

But a re-shuffle at Moss Lane led to him joining Witton where he has been one of their top performers in the Unibond First Division this season.

The 36-year-old has now been handed his first chance in managment at the club where ex-Burnley boss John Bond is the director of football.

BURNLEY reserves entertain Manchester City at Turf Moor on Tuesday night with their fate in the Pontins League going to the last game of the season for the second year running.

Last season, the Clarets beat York City to clinch promotion and the Second Division title.

However, Burnley will make an instant return if they fail to beat City.

ALLY PICKERING'S stunning goal at the Britannia Stadium last Saturday at least pleased one person with Stoke connections.

A local radio reporter ran along the Press brench brandishing his betting slip after backing Pickering to score the first goal at 40-1.

ACCRINGTON Clarets will have a star-studded cast at their AGM next Wednesday night.

The supporters' club plans to present Andy Payton, Tom Cowan and Brad Maylett with their end-of-season awards.

Burnley chairman Barry Kilby will also be a guest for a question-and-answer session. And former chairman Frank Teasdale will receive a memento to mark his service to the club.

The meeting at the Miner's Arms in Accrington gets underway at 8pm.

ROSSENDALE Clarets will make their player-of-the-year presentations at an end-of-season function in the Rose and Bowl, Stacksteads on May 10. Tickets, including entertainment, will be £4.

BURNLEY'S 4-1 win at Stoke last Saturday lifted them to third place in the second division form table based on the last six games.

Their 12 points puts the Clarets one behind Manchester City and Fulham, although Burnley's eight-match unbeaten run is the best in the division.

Fulham, visitors to Turf Moor today, haven't been involved in a 0-0 draw for 39 games.

SECOND Division champions Fulham, hoping to close in on the League record tally of 102 points at Burnley today, are asking fans who can't get into their final game of the season whether or not they want to watch it in a London cinema.

The club, which will receive the Second Division championship trophy after the sell-out against Preston next Saturday, wants fans to e-mail or fax them to let them know the level of interest.

By the way, it will cost £10 for the privilege of watching the blockbuster.

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