Alan Pace insists he did not intend to cause any “upset” with his “temper tantrum” comments aimed at Burnley’s unhappy supporters.
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A quote from the Burnley chairman’s interview with BBC Football Focus last Saturday caused anger among Clarets’ fans, who are already disillusioned with the team’s relegation woes.
Such was the backlash, it prompted Burnley FC Independent Supporters Association to release a statement condemning the comments.
Pace has used his programme notes for this afternoon’s FA Cup fourth round tie against Mansfield Town to address the backlash to his comments.
"I realise that we are all not satisfied with where we are currently, including the players and Scott [Parker], he penned.
"Hopefully though, the energy can be turned from anger and frustration to vocal support for a team and club that, while struggling, never gives up.
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Burnley chairman Alan Pace (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)
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"I want you to know that I did not intend for my words to upset our Claret family last week, but I did mean what I was trying to say, which was that, just because some are upset, does not mean that things are dire and without hope.
"While we cannot always see what is around the corner, we can always have a hope and desire for better things to come.
"I’ve been so fortunate these last few years to live locally and see and feel both the joy and frustration that comes with supporting this amazing club.
"Many of you have shared your thoughts and feelings over this time directly with me, whether that be on a matchday or in Tesco, and I thank you for this.
"Can I please just ask that you continue to do so respectfully and as the wonderful gentleman who yelled at me last Saturday said: “That’s right, take a good look at me, I’ll see you at Crystal Palace on Wednesday.”
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