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The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
By TheLongside.co.uk
December 1 2009
Burnley Football Club is delighted to reveal the perfect Christmas present for Burnley fans everywhere. The Clarets Anthology is an unmissable five-disc DVD set featuring a whole host of unforgettable moments in our proud history.

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The centrepiece of this collection is undoubtedly ‘Rhapsody in Claret and Blue’, the official history of Burnley Football Club, originally previously released on video in 1999.
 
This brand-new extended two-hour edition, available on DVD for the first time, has been brought bang up to date with nearly 30 minutes of new footage, specially narrated by Alastair Campbell.
 
Re-live all the moments that have generated passion and excitement for generations of Clarets fans. Share the highs and lows of this wonderful club and hear from the personalities who have shaped the club’s fortunes for over 100 unforgettable years.
 
The Clarets Anthology also includes four other titles, released previously on video and now brought together on DVD for the very first time.
 
The Harry Potts Way
Based on Harry’s personal collection of family photographs and home movies, all of which have never been seen on DVD before, ‘The Harry Potts Way’ is a compelling tribute to a man who was universally respected in the game.
Enjoy stunning archive material of Harry’s career, including the 1947 Cup Final against Charlton, the ‘62 Cup Final against Spurs (in glorious colour!) and highlights of the European campaign of 1960/61.
There are also interviews with Burnley legends Tommy Cummings, Ray Pointer, Jimmy Robson, Jimmy McIlroy, Andy Lochhead, Brian Miller, Paul Fletcher, Arthur Bellamy and many others who have fond memories of Harry.
The Harry Potts Way is a truly a unique look at Burnley’s most revered manager.
 
When We Were Kings
In 1960, with the League Championship under their belts, the great team managed by Harry Potts and including the likes of McIlroy, Adamson, Pointer and Connelly took on the might of other countries in the European Cup.
Six years later in the European Fairs Cup, a new Burnley team challenged again for European honours against some of the game’s finest players.
Using recently unearthed footage – most of it not seen on DVD ever before – now comes the chance to re-live those special nights, all four European Cup games, including the infamous Hamburg away leg and the ‘Battle of Naples’ in the Fairs Cup.
The DVD also includes interviews with those at the heart of the action, including Jimmy McIlroy, Ray Pointer, Jimmy Robson, Willie Irvine, Andy Lochhead, Uwe Seeler, the late, great Brian Miller and legendary BBC commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme.
 
The Team of the 70s
This important film, now on DVD for the first time, captures a period in history when Burnley Football Club was in transition. The Harry Potts era was coming to an end and Jimmy Adamson was soon to be the new manager.
An exciting new team was forming around the likes of Colin Waldron, Martin Dobson, Ralph Coates, Dave Thomas and Steve Kindon. Leighton James would soon make his debut.
Jimmy Adamson said they could be the ‘Team of the 70’s’. He was nearly right.
But sadly it wasn’t to be and Burnley Football Club spiralled into a decline that almost proved to be terminal.
‘The Team of the 70’s’ provides a unique and exciting glimpse through the doors of Burnley Football Club nearly 40 years ago.
 
The Orient Game
Dateline: May 9, 1987.
For the first time on DVD, re-live all the action from that nail-biting day in May 1987, when Burnley Football Club was staring into the abyss and facing the ignominy of becoming the first league club automatically relegated to the Football Conference.
The Fourth Division game at Turf Moor attracted over 15,000 fans – but also the eyes of a nation.
The ensuing result undoubtedly secured the club’s very future.
This unmissable DVD serves as an important milestone in a proud history.
 
The Clarets Anthology five-disc set features a total of six-and-a-half hours of footage, covering the history of Burnley Football Club.
 
Retailing at just £34.99, it is now available for pre-order online ONLY at the Clarets Store.
 
Order now to avoid disappointment!!
 
ENDS

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The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: TheLongside.co.uk (IP Logged)
Date: 01/12/2009 19:33

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Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: theultimatewarrior (IP Logged)
Date: 01/12/2009 19:53

Probably the best christmas present the club have ever offered.

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: fred dibnah (IP Logged)
Date: 01/12/2009 19:56

Looks excellent that. Nice christmas present.

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: LightcliffeClaret (IP Logged)
Date: 01/12/2009 20:11

Yes please.

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: CheshireExile (IP Logged)
Date: 01/12/2009 20:16

Want one of those.

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: Dinglebelle (IP Logged)
Date: 01/12/2009 20:17

Going to get my dad one for christmas smiling smiley

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: vinnicombe (IP Logged)
Date: 01/12/2009 20:18

I was thinking this would be a good present then realised that most people i'd consider buying it for already have the individual copies.

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: BBC 2 (IP Logged)
Date: 02/12/2009 14:21

looks like Hannah is gettong one less pressent this year.


Sorry(Sm33)

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: colinwaldron (IP Logged)
Date: 02/12/2009 15:54

Think someone might be buying me this for Christmas(Sm13)



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Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: Haywain (IP Logged)
Date: 02/12/2009 17:59

Is this definately gonna be delivered in time for Christmas? it doesn't say.



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Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: fred dibnah (IP Logged)
Date: 02/12/2009 18:11

Surely they are gonna stock up at the club shop ?

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: The Collector (IP Logged)
Date: 02/12/2009 20:20

Would love that set!



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Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: jj-hill82 (IP Logged)
Date: 02/12/2009 20:28

yes please santa!

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: Foreverclaret (IP Logged)
Date: 04/12/2009 17:04

I asked Darren Bentley the situation regarding availability of these DVD'S for Christmas.
Here is his response

The shop cannot, unfortunately guarantee that at this stage Tom. They are due in the shop mid-December and obviously pre-orders will be dispatched immediately.

Regards

Darren




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Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: Golly (IP Logged)
Date: 04/12/2009 17:26

Quote:
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Want one of those.


Becky hope your listening



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Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: kaiapoi claret (IP Logged)
Date: 04/12/2009 18:08

would be to win a few games over the festive period

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: The Collector (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2009 11:30

All pre orders will be posted out today.

On sale in the club shop from tomorrow.



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Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: Golly (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2009 20:25

How much is postage on the club shop website, only i know my wife has bought me something to the tune of £37.99 from the club and she ordered it online.

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: The Collector (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2009 20:31

Golly, as a kid, were you one o'those that used to peek at yer pressies? (Sm6)



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Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: Golly (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2009 20:43

No, i never peek. Honest.

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: LightcliffeClaret (IP Logged)
Date: 21/12/2009 20:54

You spoilsport Golly!

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Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: Dinglebelle (IP Logged)
Date: 22/12/2009 00:51

Hope mine comes soon

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: colinwaldron (IP Logged)
Date: 22/12/2009 07:47

and mine!



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I will never trust the football club again
Posted by: BurnleyBeerandChips (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2009 14:36

The clarets anthology DVD was marketed as being the pefect Christmas present. They market it with a pre-order now for Christmas, so thats what I do on the very first day. They received my money only a couple of days later, have I received a DVD?? NO!!

If you cant 100% guarantee that you will receive an item for Christmas then dont market it that way. I rang the club on Tuesday to ask where it was and all I got was a very surly man saying, it had been posted yesterday. I asked if it would be posible to pick one up from the club shop as it was cutting it close to arrive for Christmas, again no this isnt possible.

If the refund on the season ticket is anything to go by I reckon I will get the DVD for Easter!!

I joke of a football club internally and they will only receive my money now for matches, everything else they can forget.



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Re: I will never trust the football club again
Posted by: Golly (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2009 14:39

Plenty of stock in the shop, just go down and request your order and a refund for the postage.

My better half ordered a jacket stating it was in stock, took the money and no stock. Refund given

Re: I will never trust the football club again
Posted by: Golly (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2009 14:40

A Dvd is for life not just Xmas (Sm22)

Re: I will never trust the football club again
Posted by: Dave Thomas (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2009 14:41

Hey stop ranting and help your hubby get the new diary bits up... (Sm128)

saw him yesterday... he looked very smart and official

Re: I will never trust the football club again
Posted by: BurnleyBeerandChips (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2009 14:41

asked them if i could do that they said no cos the order had been posted so i would just have to wait for that otherwise i would have 2 DVD's



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Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: BurnleyBeerandChips (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2009 14:57

so a thread where i complain about the efficiency of the club gets merged with the very thing that p*ssed me off???? GENIUS



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Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: The Collector (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2009 15:02

It should have been sorted & offered for sale earlier imo BECAUSE of the Christmas post, I mean it isn't rocket science for this time of year, BUT tbf to the club it wasn't guaranteed in time for Christmas & once they're posted, it's out of their hands.



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Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: BurnleyBeerandChips (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2009 15:06

it was marketed as the perfect gift for christmas and you could pre-order, that in 99.9% of cases means you receive on the day of release, as warren did with my harry potter DVD. how is not receiving said item "the perfect gift for Christmas". Its a good job i had bought him some other stuff for christmas thats for sure



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Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: The Collector (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2009 15:07

Seemed sensible to merge the threads, seeing as they're about the same subject & especially when FC had posted BFC's reply to a question.

JEEEZ, calm down!



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Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: Golly (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2009 15:09

Yeah calm down. (Sm22)

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: theultimatewarrior (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2009 15:14

A mate of mine was expecting this for Christmas but it didn't arrive in time, my cousin went to the club shop on Wednesday afternoon to buy a load of presents but the shop was shut.

The club maybe Premier League on the pitch but i think its even lower than Blue Square Prem off it.

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: Golly (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2009 15:16

TUW, they clearly advertised the opening hours. Staff are entitled to there annual holidays wether you like it or not

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: fred dibnah (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2009 15:54

I got mine, but not watched any yet.

I also went down on wednesday, and was going to get some stuff for gifts. Im sure theyve missed a trick closing early for xmas.

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: Golly (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2009 15:57

Quote:
fred dibnah
I got mine, but not watched any yet.
I also went down on wednesday, and was going to get some stuff for gifts. Im sure theyve missed a trick closing early for xmas.

You saved yourself some money fred, there was feck all in the shop. No winter jackets whatsoever. Did me a favour tho, jacket i wanted was a timberland one, which was £125, JD have just reduced the said jacket to 70.00. Bargain

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: theultimatewarrior (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2009 16:32

Do me a favour Golly, what world do you live in?

If i go to Tesco in the week leading upto Christmas, its always open so do their staff not have holidays? If so they get in casual staff to help with the demand.

Its a retail business they need to be staying open during the festive season, any business worth its salt would limit the amount of staff on holiday at any one time and i'm surprised with your business brain you wouldn't think about that.

Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: colinwaldron (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2009 16:58

Santa brought me mine for Christmas morning, not seen any yet but looks like some good DVDs there(Sm13)



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Re: The Perfect Christmas Gift From BFC
Posted by: Golly (IP Logged)
Date: 27/12/2009 19:22

and i'm surprised with your business brain you wouldn't think about that.

Yer right i did think about it, i shut shop on the 21st Dec.

Proper Job. (Sm151)

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