Steve Cotterill will help launch Year of the Youth

Last updated : 15 March 2006 By Tony Scholes

Steve signed his new contract this week, a deal which means he will be Burnley manager until 2010, and this will be his first public appearance since signing the deal. He’ll join Head of Youth Development Vince Overson as our campaign gets its official start.

We’re all delighted this morning, ahead of the launch, with the news that the total has now reached £2,000 from donations, a fantastic achievement, less than a month since we first announced the fundraising initiative.

With a number of events in the pipeline for the year it is hoped we can give Vince and his team some support in this vital area.

The launch takes place at the Bridge Bier Huis in Bank Parade from 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and, besides the launch, Clarets Mad will be handing over one of the 500 Mile shirts that will go on display at the Bridge.

Please join us if you can as the Year of the Youth gets underway.