Got To Be There

Known as an extreme Burnley supporter & published author. ‘Got To Be There!’ is an autobiographical account of the trials and tribulations of religiously following Burnley FC.

Dave Burnley lives in an isolated village around 10 miles from the city of Stoke-on-Trent, and 75 miles from his beloved ‘Clarets’ Turf Moor home. Though he has never driven he has not missed any competitive Burnley game, home or away, for over forty-one years.

Dave changed his name by deed poll to that of the club in 1976 when they were relegated from the top tier of English football. As a further show of allegiance his daughter is named Clarette in honour of the club’s nickname of ‘Clarets’.

But this is not just a book for Burnley fans. Its aim is to inspire supporters of any club.