It’s so easy to get caught up in the weird and wonderful world of English Premier League football. Sides like Manchester United and Chelsea are virtually in the news every day, and they are world-famous football teams as a result of the constant media spotlight.

But, many other teams have a lot to offer their fans and the football world in general. They’re just perhaps not as well-publicised as those that are consistently at the top of the Premier League. Burnley F.C. is one such example.

In case you didn’t know, Burnley F.C. is a football team that hails from the Lancashire town bearing its name. They got founded 138 years ago, and their home ground is Turf Moor, renown for being the second-longest ground continuously in use in English football.

Burnley F.C. has a rich and well-rounded history in football and is currently managed by Sean Dyche. Before his management days, he used to play for teams such as Nottingham Forest, Luton Town, and Watford.

They might not be at the top of the English Premier League as the big names mentioned earlier in this article. But, that doesn’t mean Burnley F.C. isn’t a good team to support, and one that all other football teams should mimic.

The following are six reasons why you will fall in love with Burnley F.C.:

1. They Were League Champions in the Past

It’s easy to assume that Burnley F.C. is an ‘underdog’ team in the English Premier League that were never league winners. The truth is, Burnley is just one of five teams in total that have won all four divisions in English professional football.

They’ve also been league champions twice in their history and were runners-up several times. Burnley were also Central League Cup winners and regional leagues such as the Lancashire Cup.

2. They Are a Premier League Founding Member

The English Premier League dates back to the end of the 19th century. In 1888, the ‘Football League’ got formed by Burnley and eleven other teams such as Aston Villa, Everton, West Bromwich Albion and the Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Without the formation of the Football League, today’s Premier League probably wouldn’t have existed. It had a couple of name changes since 1888, and its current name – the English Football League – was only introduced in 2016.

3. They Avoid the Glitz and Glamour of Football

One thing that annoys many footballing purists is how many notable footballers act more like showmen rather than professional footballers. Players with ridiculously-high weekly salaries act more like superstars and celebrities and tend to lose focus on what matters: the game.

When you look at the current season players list for Burnley F.C., you’ll notice one thing. All the players are just ordinary, hard-working footballers that share the common goal of wanting their team to play well, have fun, and succeed.

4. They Even Have a Royal Supporter

Did you know that Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, is a firm supporter of Burnley F.C.? It might seem like an unlikely notion, but the first in line to the throne announced some years ago that he’s a supporter of The Clarets, as they’re affectionately known.

Prince Charles first visited Turf Moor, the team’s grounds, back in 2010 and met with the club’s then-chairman and manager.

5. Recent Investment Will Take Them to the Top

Last month, Burnley F.C. got acquired by an American sports investment firm, ALK Capital. The buyout includes the installation of a new chairman, Alan Pace. Why is that important, you might ask?

Pace, a dual US-British national, helped turned the fortunes around for the Real Salt Lake Major Soccer League team and brought over 20 years of experience to the table. Along with ALK Capital’s financial investment, that makes Burnley a team to watch in 2021 and beyond.

6. Burnley F.C. Immensely Support Their Community

Off the pitch, Burnley F.C. is notable as being a team that has done a lot for their local community – and continues to do so. The club’s official charity has recently been doing a lot to help people affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.

For example, they recently launched a campaign with Burnley Council to increase donations to the local Burnley foodbank. They’re also actively supporting schools and young people, senior citizens, and veterans in various other projects.

Conclusion

There’s no denying from the list above that there’s much to love about Burnley F.C.! They are an authentic English football team, and with renewed investment, will soon see their way back to the top of the Premier League.