The Longside Reference

Over the years there have been many books written about the Clarets. In recent times one author has chronicled the life and times of Burnley, its fans and characters better than any other.

Dave Thomas, watching Burnley since 1959, has been writing Burnley books since 2003 and tries to produce one a year. He was a headteacher and his one claim to fame is that he discovered Dean West in his little village school in South Leeds. With a rich history Burnley FC provides a wide variety of subject material.

His new book

"Jimmy McIlroy - Prince of Inside Forwards"

will be published in October 2009.

280 pages, A4 large format and profusely illustrated. Publication price is £19. 95, but will be £17. 95 for pre publication orders and these copies will be signed by Jimmy Mac.

Please email me at beehivethomas@aol.com   your name, address, email and phone number, for pre publication orders and these will be forwarded to the publisher.