Pete Riley: Burnley F.C. – Across The Pitch FanZone

Name:

Pete Riley

Team:

Burnley F.C.

When and why did you start supporting the club?

Mid 60s – It’s in the family history, watched Burnley with my Grandad & Dad & now with my two sons & grandchildren

Best memory supporting the club?

Europa League qualification 2018

Worst memory?

Any relegation

Most-loved player of all time?

Trevor Steven, came through the system & went on to play for England in the World Cup.

How would you describe your club to football supporters in other countries?

A real family club, not the richest but holding its own in the Premier League.

Current state of the club:

Financially sound well run club with a manager working wonders with a tight budget.

Hopes for the future?

To maintain Premier league status and bring some home grown players through the youth system into the first team, such as Jay Rodriguez and Dwight McNeil.