Burnley Football Club is saddened to hear of the death of former long-serving director Bob Blakeborough at the age of 75.
Mr Blakeborough served the club’s board for 18 years following his appointment in 1986.
The Burnley-based businessman helped the Clarets come through one of the most testing times in the club’s history before establishing the foundations for their climb back up the divisions by inviting Barry Kilby to take over as chairman.
Current director Clive Holt joined the Turf Moor board at the same time as Mr Blakeborough.
Paying tribute to his former colleague, Mr Holt said: “On behalf of the board I would like to express our sadness at the news of Bob’s death.