Burnley Football Club have issued a statement against persistent standing at Turf Moor.
The club announced: “Burnley Football Club can confirm in recent weeks we have been in communication with a number of season ticket holders regarding persistent standing in the North Stand Lower at Turf Moor.
“By ‘persistent’ the Club means when individuals in seated areas stand. For prolonged periods of time other than for short durations in periods of play. Where it could be deemed unnatural to remain seated.
“The Club have sent correspondence reminding several identified supporters to remain seated in their designated seat, except for the times mentioned above, as persistent standing not only obstructs other people’s views and spoils their enjoyment but is a safety issue and breach of ground regulations that are stated when fans purchase a ticket to a game at Turf Moor. This has been reinforced via the match days stewarding team.
“As a football club, Burnley FC work under a safety certificate, issued by Lancashire County Council and the Sports Grounds Safety Authority has been in communication with the Club asking us to intervene on the matter surrounding persistent standing before they take further action.
“Burnley Football Club are dedicated to ensuring Turf Moor is a safe. And enjoyable environment for all supporters, and through this statement aim to clarify. How we have reached this position and why such action has been taken. We will continue in this fashion to resolve the issue.
“We thank supporters for their cooperation and understanding on this matter.”
