We are the Longside, Burnley

Last updated : 14 December 2005 By Tony Scholes

Back in September, 16th September to be precise, we included a feature on Clarets Mad ten years to the day since that last game against Hull City before the demolition started, now you can read the thoughts of a number of Burnley supporters in ‘The Longside – End of an Era’.

Over thirty Burnley supporters have contributed to the book, with their memories of the Longside, and they recall some very special occasions. There are personal memories and memories of some of the big games when the atmosphere was so special it can never be forgotten. There are photographs too, some of these taken by supporters.

There’s no doubt that it is a book all supporters who stood on the Longside will want in their collection – and it is on sale now at the club prices at £7.99. Not only that, the club are giving away two free copies if you can answer the following question.

“In what year was the final game in front of the Longside played? – please EMAIL your answers directly to the club.

As Burnley trailed Sheffield United last Saturday the fans got behind the team with fantastic support. More than once the chant was, “We are the Longside, Burnley”. Gone ten years but It never will be forgotten.