What the Papers Say
Old and new coverage of the Clarets in the local and national press
![The birth of Burnley Football Club](http://pictures.footymad.net/upload/104/50291-1.jpg)
The birth of Burnley Football Club
On 18th May 1882 what seemed at the time like a fairly insignificant meeting took place at Burnley's finest hotel.
![Ternent close to matching the great Clarets](http://pictures.footymad.net/upload/104/29389-1.jpg)
Ternent close to matching the great Clarets
The Clarets, top of the league, are set to take on second place Manchester City at Maine Road with a four point lead goi
![Manchester City v Burnley - The Championship, 2nd May 1960](http://pictures.footymad.net/upload/104/27806-1.jpg)
Manchester City v Burnley - The Championship, 2nd May 1960
In early May 1960 Burnley travelled to Maine Road to play Manchester City in their final game of the season knowing that
![Burnley: ‘Villagers' are talk of the town](http://pictures.footymad.net/upload/104/26816-1.jpg)
Burnley: ‘Villagers' are talk of the town
The Clarets were preparing for the local derby at Preston on 9th December 2001 already top of the league and the possibi
![Glen Little speaks to Givemefootball](http://pictures.footymad.net/upload/104/20868-1.jpg)
Glen Little speaks to Givemefootball
Glen Little made his comeback from injury on Tuesday against Palace and was much sought after following the game.
![Raise a glass to vintage Claret](http://pictures.footymad.net/upload/104/20794-1.jpg)
Raise a glass to vintage Claret
On Tuesday 28th December 1999 Burnley entertained Oxford United in a Second Division game that was to be our last game o
![Derby County v Burnley - FA Cup 3rd round replay, Saturday 25th January 1992](http://pictures.footymad.net/upload/104/22020-1.jpg)
Derby County v Burnley - FA Cup 3rd round replay, Saturday 25th January 1992
There is one article from the National press that features on most web sites run by Burnley fans, an article written by