Matt Scrafton
Burnley FC Writer at Burnley Express
Burnley FC writer for the @BurnleyExpress. Formerly Blackpool FC writer for @The_Gazette. Lincoln City fan. Email me at [email protected]
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1 week ago |
burnleyexpress.net | Matt Scrafton
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowJames Trafford’s two seasons with Burnley couldn’t have been much starker. Fresh from a big money move from Manchester City, and off the back of leading England’s Under-21s to Euros glory, the stopper endured a difficult time in his debut campaign in the Premier League. The 22-year-old made 28 league appearances as Vincent Kompany’s men suffered a miserable relegation, picking up just 24 points.
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1 week ago |
burnleyexpress.net | Matt Scrafton
Burnley are 90 minutes away from sealing their return to the Premier League. Scott Parker’s side take on their direct promotion rivals at Turf Moor this Easter Monday knowing a victory will be enough to get the job done. With three games remaining, the Clarets boast a five-point gap to the Blades in third. A defeat, however, could set up a nerve-jangling final two games.
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1 week ago |
burnleyexpress.net | Matt Scrafton
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowScott Parker has no doubts about the preparedness of his Burnley side to go and deliver a potentially promotion-winning display against Sheffield United. The Clarets know if they overcome their direct rivals at Turf Moor on Monday night they will be back in the Premier League next season, even with two games still remaining.
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1 week ago |
burnleyexpress.net | Matt Scrafton
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowJames Trafford’s jaw-dropping save against Watford on Good Friday got plenty of tongues wagging after Burnley’s crucial comeback win. The 22-year-old pulled off a stunning save to keep Burnley in the game, tipping Edo Kayembe’s 30-yard rocket onto the crossbar with his fingertips. It turned out to be a crucial moment in the encounter.
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1 week ago |
burnleyexpress.net | Matt Scrafton
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowIt’s as you were in the fight for automatic promotion with wins all round for the three sides battling it out for the top two. Burnley had to dig deep once again and come from behind for the second time in their last three games to pick up the victory. This time Zian Flemming and Josh Brownhill were on target as the Clarets claimed a crucial 2-1 win away to Watford.
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RT @BXSport: Three Burnley players have been rewarded with 8/10s for their displays against Norwich last night 👏 #twitterclarets https://…
Scott Parker's verdict on the victory against Norwich 🗣️ 💪 "It's a huge win" 😅 Delighted with first-half intensity after hectic week 🏟️ Praise for home fans for their reaction to Norwich goal #twitterclarets https://t.co/ZWujtGHo3P
Hugely significant win. It was imperative Burnley took full advantage of playing first. Game should have been over at HT but they dug in and did what was required to see out the win, as they always do. 29 unbeaten. #twitterclarets
Burnley move back into top spot 😍 #twitterclarets https://t.co/RiySvuv9hi