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Sam Meade

Burnley unveil Turf Moor banners after Clarets fan's White Lives Matter plane stunt

Burnley have unveiled a new banner at Turf Moor as they play at their own stadium for the first time since the Premier League returned.

The Clarets were at the centre of a storm after a plane was flown over at the Etihad during their game with Manchester City with a banner that read "White Lives Matter Burnley ".

It came at a time when England's top flight was getting behind the Black Lives Matter movmement.

But they have unveiled two banners in the Jimmy McIlroy stand, one of which reads "one club for all" and the other said: "This is everyone v discrimination".

The fan behind the banner has since claimed responsibility and been sacked from his job.

Burnley have unveiled new banners for their game at Turf Moor (@MirrorAnderson)

Burnley were swift to condemn the banner after the contest with captain Bee Mee echoing that sentiment when he was interview after their loss at City.

He said: “I’m ashamed and embarrassed that a small number of our fans have decided to put that around the stadium. There are a group of lads that are in there embarrassed to see that.

"It’s missed the whole point of what we’re trying to achieve and these people need to come into the 21st century and educate themselves as a lot of us do.

A plane flies over the Etihad stadium with a banner reading 'White Lives Matter Burnley' (Getty Images)

“It doesn’t represent what we’re about, what the club is about, what the players are about and what the majority of the fans are about. It’s a small minority of people and I’m really upset that it happened.

"As we were coming out we heard some whispers it was going to happen. The club tried to stop it.”

While the Clarets themselves gave a statement that read: “Burnley Football Club strongly condemns the actions of those responsible for the aircraft and offensive banner that flew over The Etihad Stadium on Monday evening.

“We wish to make it clear that those responsible are not welcome at Turf Moor.

“This, in no way, represents what Burnley Football Club stands for and we will work fully with the authorities to identify those responsible and issue lifetime bans.

“The club has a proud record of working with all genders, religions and faiths through its award-winning Community scheme, and stands against racism of any kind.

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