Dyche and Burnley FC Women Welcome Integration Into Club Operations

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2021-02-11T17:00:00.000Z

Dyche and Burnley FC Women Welcome Integration Into Club Operations

2021-02-11T17:00:00.000Z

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Sean Dyche has welcomed the move to integrate Burnley FC Women into club operations.

And his comments were echoed by the players of Burnley FC Women, following the announcement that the club aims to professionalise the women’s team and aim for promotion to the FA Women’s Championship by 2025.

Dyche feels the amalgamation of the women, which includes sharing facilities at Barnfield, sends out a positive statement.

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The Clarets manager said: ““The club continues to evolve, both on and off the pitch, with its organisation and its viewpoint.

“Women’s football has been growing in the last few years. The American ideal of women’s football was in front of the curve.

“It was a more powerful force and with our owners now being American, I think there was a thirst from that and the club to continue moving forward, so I think it’s a good thing.

“It’s a terrific game shared by all, more so and more so. It should be all inclusive – sport.

“It’s getting that way and growing in the women’s game and our club is going to be part of that, moving forwards, so I’m definitely all for that.”

Burnley FC captain and goalkeeper Lauren Bracewell added: “I think it’s absolutely fantastic the club has taken the women’s team under their banner.

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“We have been very successful over the past few seasons and I think now we have the backing of the club we will be able to reach that next level.

“Myself and the team are looking forward to what the future holds and bringing further success to the club.

Long-serving defender Dani Cooper said: “It's fantastic news for the team, and the club. We've achieved so much with the help of BFC in the Community, and this is going to give us a real chance to progress to the next level.

“I've been involved with the team since I was 10 years old and to see it evolve over that time, to the point where we are on course to be competing at the highest level of the game, is so exciting. Now we just can't wait to get playing again.“

Striker Evie Priestley said: “It’s amazing news and even more so for me as a Burnley fan!

“It’s nice to see the club recognising all the hard work we have all put in in the last few years and I can’t wait to get back now. Exciting times!”

Midfielder Nic Worthington added: “The news came a big surprise to all of us. For me, personally, this is a massive step forward In the right direction. “The players and staff work tremendously hard and its nothing more than the women's team deserves. We absolutely can't wait to get started with our new backing from Burnley FC.”

Left back Kerry Hope said: “It’s fantastic news and a huge reward for all the hard work people have put into the women’s setup in recent years.

“As players we sacrifice a lot to be committed to the club, so we are all thankful for such a progressive decision.

“It feels like a really exciting time to be a Burnley player and the team is more motivated than ever to put in the work.”

Finally, midfielder Lizzy Hamer added: “It’s fantastic news for us!

“To get such support is a huge step for the team and women’s football in the area. The girls are all excited for what’s to come and we can’t wait to get back playing!“