ANDY Payton's match-winning brace against Colchester means he has equalled his second best ever season's total for League goals.

The Clarets striker has now scored 17 times in the League this term to match the number he scored for Hull in 1989/90, for Barnsley in 1995/96 and for Huddersfield Town the following season.

The ultra-consistent Payton, with 20 goals in all competitions, now has his sights set on the 25 he scored in 43 games in Hull's 1990/91 First Division campaign.

FORMER Clarets defender Steve Blatherwick celebrated scoring his first goal in four years when he put Chesterfield ahead against Stoke City on Monday.

However, an equaliser from Stoke's David Oldfield effectively killed off Chesterfield's play-off hopes.

BURNLEY reserves return to action at Turf Moor on Wednesday night when they entertain Wolves (kick-off 7.15).

Remaining fixtures pencilled in are West Brom (a) on Wednesday, April 21, Bolton Wanderers (a) on April 28 and Manchester City (h) on Wednesday, May 5.

YORK City are deep in relegation trouble but at least the club has received one award this season.

Bryan Horner has been named as the Nationwide Second Division groundsman of the year for his work on the Bootham Crescent pitch. The Premier League award went to Arsenal's Steve Braddock, while Oxford's Mick Moore won the First Division award and Ian Darler of Cambridge United the third.

The awards were based on referees' remarks, club nominations and the advice of Dr Stephen Baker of the Sports Turf Research Institute.

FULHAM may yet benefit from the influence of Kevin Keegan in the build-up to their game at Burnley on the penultimate weekend of the season.

National boss Keegan was set to leave the preparation of his club team to his staff with England due to be playing in Hungary three days before the Turf Moor clash.

But the friendly international may be scrapped which will leave Keegan free to relax with his Fulham side which will probably be Second Division champions by then.

THE CLARETS game at Blackpool next Tuesday night is all-ticket for Burnley fans.

Tickets are available for the Kop and paddock priced £10 for adults and £5 concessions.

SOCCER clinics run by the Clarets Football in the Community Programme are continuing at Turf Moor on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5-6pm. Cost is £2.50 per child.

THE FOOTBALL in the Community Programme is running a trip to Burnley's game at Stoke City on Saturday, April 23.

The package includes a ground trip, meal and match ticket and will cost £10 for an unaccompanied child and £8 with an adult.

The Community still has places available on its residential trip to Prestatyn from July 19-23. The price, including accommodation, food and activities, is £149.

BURNLEY Supporters Club travel details for Blackpool next Tuesday are: leave Colne 5pm, Nelson 5.15, Burnley 5.30, Tim Bobbin 5.35, Rawtenstall 5.50. Price £5. Bookings to Fraser Eagle on 01254 398941 or Dave Spencer on 01282 435176.

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