A SPECIAL survey has been carried out into why people are getting a poor reception at Turf Moor . . . on their televisions, that it.

The club - beset by boardroom troubles, discontent among fans and poor results - has another problem after the new Longside stand structure began blanking out TV signals to homes in the area.

The area residents' action group say the soccer club has given no assurances that the problem will be quickly resolved.

But a special team of investigators swooped on the area and results may soon help lead to a solution, says Gerry Stallard, spokesman for the Independent Television Commission.

In a letter to Burnley MP Peter Pike, he said: "How quickly we can proceed will depend on possible frequency allocations, the need to discuss with broadcasters and the Government departments and of course the co-operation of the football club."

Mr Pike says about 60 homes are now affected by the "snowstorm" effect on viewing.

"The football club has asked me to expedite things and they wish to remain a good neighbour."

Mr Pike says the problem is not simple, but matters are now moving in the right direction.

A club spokesman said they were trying to help as much as possible.

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