By Burnley FC
August 6 2013
Burnley continued their love affair with Bootham Crescent as they wore York down to carve out a path into the second round of the Capital One Cup.
Twenty one years on from the famous night that earned promotion from the basement division and breathed new life into the club, Clarets fans were back on the terrace where John Francis’s late goal sparked mayhem. And after seeing David Jones open his account for the Clarets with a sublime early finish into the same net, the travelling supporters were treated to a second half goal spree as Sean Dyche’s men secured a deserved place in Thursday’s draw. Junior Stanislas doubled the Clarets’ lead in the 61st minute before man-of-the-moment Danny Ings’ seventh goal in six games and a late strike from substitute Scott Arfield wrapped things up. The Clarets were unchanged from the side that drew the opening Championship game of the season with Bolton at the weekend. And the visitors almost had the perfect start inside three minutes. Kieran Trippier rampaged down the right flank and delivered a wicked cross that Sam Vokes smashed against the crossbar with a towering header. To read the full report please click on the link below; |
