Turf Moor: A CreweAlex.com guide

Last updated : 29 August 2003 By Simon Turner
Burnley: Turf Moor

Capacity: 22,546, all-seater stadium
Stadium Address: Burnley FC, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, Lancs, BB10 4BX
Highest Attendance: 54,775 v Huddersfield Town, FA Cup R3. 23rd Feb 1924
Ticket Information: 0870 443 1914
Official programme: £2.50

The James Hargreaves and Jimmy McIlroy Stands, Turf Moor
The Ground Itself:

Turf Moor has seen some major redevelopment work over the past couple of years, with the introduction of two new impressive stands which replaced two stands consisting of terracing. The two-tiered James Hargreaves stand is adjacent to the pitch, and houses approximately 10,000 home fans along with a row of executive boxes. It even houses the high-tech Turf Moor Leisure Centre facility, which offers fans the chance to work out with state-of-the-art gym equipment.

The second of the new stands to be built is the Jimmy McIlroy End, the home end, where the majority of noise comes from. This is also two-tiered and houses a row of executive boxes. Both new stands offer conference and banquet facilities.

The remaining stands are distinctly older, and are single tiered affairs which are dwarfed by the new stands, but are still in good nick for their age. The away fans are housed in The Lookers Stand, behind one of the goals. There is a picturesque local cricket ground behind this stand, where England international bowler James Anderson was playing regularly only a year ago. It accomodates over 4,000 fans. The Bob Lord Stand, for home fans, completes the quartet of stands.

Parking spaces for away fans are situated at the cricket ground and there is street parking also available around the ground. The club has a car park that
Turf Moor and the adjacent Cricket club
caters for over 300 cars, but it is likely to be pretty full with club staff parking there.

Want a drink? The cricket club, situated only yards from the ground, offers a friendly and reasonable place to enjoy a pre-match pint. Alternatively, the 110 Club on Yorkshire Street, near to the ground, welcomes away supporters and offers a wide variety of food, drink and hospitality at a reasonable price. Away fans are advised to stay clear of the Turf Hotel on Yorkshire Street and are told to exorcise caution in the Town Centre, making sure to cover up team colours.

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