01 Mar 2026 13:52:24
Speaking with a Burnley fan, he was very complimentary about us, and very pragmatic in terms of their most likely return to the Championship.

We noted Sunderland (perversely) were actually in the best position going into the epl based upon promotion from the playoffs, and having the lowest spend in terms of squad and wages of the three.

This meant under PSR they had significantly more headroom for signings than ourselves and Burnley.

He said, on all the Burnley forums expectations were not high after losing Trafford, Brownhill and Egan in close season, but interestingly he thought clubs the size of Burnley and their board (as a business model) would not be distraught to yo yo if it was always quick return based upon parachute payments and epl tv rights.

Oh his season ticket £312.00!

Think it shows the divide is increasing every year and neither Boro nor Coventry will likely
pose a risk to changing the norm of relegation for newly promoted teams.

Not sure if this will ever change, I fear like F1 the top six teams in the epl wield so much influence and power that making the leap to an established epl side is so difficult, fair play to the likes of Brentford who show it can be done without spending billions, but it's getting more difficult every season.

1.) 01 Mar 2026
01 Mar 2026 14:23:28
Good post, Class. It makes you wonder if things would be better if the so called big boys had gone off to form their European Super League.

2.) 01 Mar 2026
01 Mar 2026 16:42:34
When Burnley was sold in 2020 by the Garlick family, who owned local electrical shops, the club had £45m in the bank. The last accounts show a debt of £113m. The view amongst many fans is that, as often happens, the US consortium, led by Pace, is doing very well out of their ownership.

3.) 01 Mar 2026
01 Mar 2026 17:08:39
Top post, Class.

4.) 01 Mar 2026
01 Mar 2026 20:16:39
Spoke to my Burnley mate tonight re season ticket prices. The £312 is for under 21s. The regular price is £525, which is very good value compared to most other PL teams. However, concessions for seniors have jumped from £300 two years ago to £450 this season. Still good value, but a big jump and has annoyed some supporters.

I remember when Burnley went down and season ticket prices went up. ☹️ Different scenario, and maybe demand, but Bradford City season tickets for under 12s are £35. Catch them young. That's why my sons are City supporters, but we amicably disagree on football matters.