Official Site of the Clarets · Sep 11, 2020
PREVIEW: Stoke City U18s v Burnley U18s
Youth team boss Tony Philliskirk admits he is looking forward to getting the new season underway this weekend, as the Clarets travel to Stoke City.
Saturday's clash will be the U18s’ first match in the Northern U18 Premier League, after gaining Category one Academy status this summer.
And although Philliskirk’s squad haven’t yet been able to train as a full squad, the former Burnley and Sheffield United striker is just delighted to be back amongst the team and getting the new season going.
“I’m really looking forward to it, it’s been such a strange time for everyone, but we know it’s a real step up this season playing in category one.