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Il 25 maggio a Wembley Burnley e Sheffield United si contenderanno l’ ultimo posto valido per l’ accesso alla “Premier League” 2009/2010, già raggiunta, senza bisogno di passare per la lotteria dei “play-off”, da Wolves e Birmingham. Si tratta di due squadre di un certo blasone: i “Blades” dello Sheffield United vantano un titolo datatissimo ( 1898 ) e quattro coppe nazionali mentre i “Clarets” del Burnley due titoli, l’ ultimo nel 1960, ed una FA Cup. Ovviamente entrambe le tifoserie sognano ( quella dello Sheffield nella foto sopra, quella del Burnley in quelle seguenti ). I sostenitori dei “Clarets”, sorprendentemente numerosi in relazione ai modesti risultati sportivi recenti e votati come tra i più odiati d’ Inghilterra in un recente sondaggio che li poneva al fianco delle detestate “grandi” tradizionali, hanno una reputazione piuttosto dura legate alle gesta della “firm” nota come “Suicide Squad”. Sono stati parecchie volte al centro di polemiche anche per i controversi rapporti con il BNP, partito britannico di estrema destra, e per il presunto coinvolgimento, negli anni scorsi, in tumulti di piazza legati agli incidenti tra la comunità locale e gli immigrati asiatici presenti in città. La squadra, recentemente, ha collezionato “scalpi” importanti nelle due Coppe nazionali, diventando una sorta di “ammazzagrandi”. La “Blades Business Crew” è, invece la “firm” tradizionale al seguito della tifoseria dello Sheffield United, la quale vive da sempre un forte antagonismo cittadino con quella del Wednesday.
Burnley off to Wembley: Ecstatic Clarets fans party into night
9:33am Wednesday 13th May 2009
BURNLEY fans partied into the night after the Clarets booked their place at Wembley.
“The club’s amazing season is one match away from ending with a return to the big time after the Clarets handed out a right Royal thrashing to Reading.Supporters at the Madejski Stadium and those who packed pubs across the area went crazy as two wonder goals saw Owen Coyle’s boys book their first trip to the new Wembley.Not since the successful play-off exploits of 1994-95 have the Clarets graced the national stadium.Club receptionist Veronica Simpson spoke for the town when she said: “It’s such a fantastic result for Burnley and Owen Coyle and the team. We’ve beaten Sheffield United twice already this season so bring them on.”After Burnley’s 1-0 win in the play-off semi-final first leg, the team defended superbly to protect the narrow lead in a nail-biting first half.But the second half was Burnley’s. Roared on by a sell out 2,100 support who out-sang their Championship rivals throughout the night, Martin Paterson struck from 25 yards after 51 minutes.Then seven minutes later, Thompson’s deft strike made any remaining butterflies disappear and prompted jubilant celebrations. Burnley were to going to Wembley.And regulars at the Thornton Arms in Worsthorne, just one of the town’s many pubs packed out with Claret and Blue diehards, raised the roof. Nicola Duckworth, 36, a holistic therapist of Chiltern Avenue, said: “Owen Coyle should be our new Prime Minister! Wembley is going to be the best day of my life.”Her father Alan Duckworth, 63, a plumbing and heating engineer, added: “I’m just absolutely over the moon. We’re going to go all the way now.”Teacher Mark Nicholson, 26, of Nelson, said: “I’m just looking forward to Wembley now. Hopefully we’ve got the squad to go all the way.”At the end of the game fans saluted their heroes who have given their all throughout a long season.Owen Coyle was keen to keep any celebrations in check and keep his players focused on Wembley and Sheffield United.And after such a dream season, fans have complete faith that he will lead the Clarets to the Premier League.”
Burnley fans show their support in the stands – Foto
Burnley fans show their support in the stands – Martedì 12 Maggio, 10:02 PM
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Burnley off to Wembley: ‘Most amazing night since 1960 title win’
9:31am Wednesday 13th May 2009
FANS could not contain their excitement last night after the Clarets booked their place at Wembley.
“After the triumph, some well-known supporters of the team expressed their pride in the players’ achievements.They are now tipping Owen Coyle’s men to clinch a place in the Premier League with a win over Sheffield United on May 25.Clarets legend Jimmy McIlroy compared last night’s achievement to Burnley winning the old First Division Championship almost 50 years ago.He said: “This is the greatest night that I can think of since the time we came back with the Championship from Maine Road.“The club has had some highs and lows since 1960 but this will take some beating.”Former press adviser to Tony Blair and current broadcaster and author, Alastair Campbell, said the Blades should be “very, very worried”.He said: “This is an amazing team and they have shown real character and spirit.“It’s nothing less than we deserve. We’ve had a great season, especially when you think of the size of our squad and the number of games we’ve had.Gordon Birtwistle, leader of Burnley Council, added: “It’s great news for the town and hopefully they can now go on and win it at Wembley.“They’ve already put Burnley on the map and the whole town is very proud of what they have achieved.”The Mayor of Burnley Coun Ida Carmichael said: “What a fantastic result.”I’m not surprised at all because I’ve been behind them all season and it’s thoroughly deserved.”I’m already making plans for Wembley.”
( “Lancashire Telegraph” )
Burnley fans show their support for manager Owen Coyle in the stands – Foto
Burnley fans show their support for manager Owen Coyle in the stands – Martedì 12 Maggio, 10:06 PM
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