Burnley face backlash after putting out a job offer for a drummer to help improve the ‘flat’ atmosphere at Turf Moor in recent times.
The Clarets put of the advert via LinkedIn, with the club saying they’re on the search for drummers to “keep the Turf Moor beat going”.
Questions have been asked around the atmosphere at Turf Moor this season, with performances and results hardly inspiring for the home crowd to get behind.
And it would appear that the atmosphere inside Turf Moor has left a lot to desire too.
As a result the club recently advertised online for a drummer to help “keep fans engaged and excited” inside the stadium on matchdays.
Burnley currently sit 18th in the Premier League table, taking 4 points from 8 games played, scoring 7 but conceded 20. They have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 6.
🗣️ “Are we in need of a drummer?” 🥁
Vincent Kompany’s response to the atmosphere at Turf Moor. 🏟️ pic.twitter.com/jLzU84PpD3
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) October 19, 2023
DRUMMER JOB ROLE:
Drummer
Contract type: fixed term to 31st May 2024
Salary: competitive
Hours: home matchdays
Reporting to: Director of Fan Experience
Location: Turf Moor, Burnley
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 31st October
The Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for a confident and optimistic Drummer at a pivotal time of transition and change for Burnley Football Club.
The Person
The ideal candidate will be sociable and have experience of drumming or playing percussion instruments. You will also need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings and weekends.
Role Expectations
As a Drummer, you will be expected to:
- Be reactive to what is happening on the pitch.
- Contribute to creating a lively matchday atmosphere to create a memorable experience for supporters.
The full job description can be found here.
How to apply
Please apply by downloading and completing the the job application form which can be found here. CVs will not be accepted.
Staff Benefits
- 30 days holidays (including bank holidays) (pro rata for part-time contracts)
- Long service holidays
- Free parking
- Death in service benefit
- Time for you: 3 hours for you to take every quarter
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free access to health and wellbeing services
- Free access to store discounts/cashback
- BFC retail store discount
- 2 x complimentary home matchday tickets after six months
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Travel discounts
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Season ticket holders were given an email detailed the decision and while also asking for ideas on what can be done to better the club’s atmosphere.
It read: “We are writing to you regarding a recent club job advert that was placed for a drummer. Much speculation has arisen from this advert and feedback on both sides of the coin has been heard.
“At the end of last season, Vincent Kompany asked the fans to make Turf Moor a ‘Fortress’. Despite this, most supporters would agree that the atmosphere at Turf Moor this season has felt flat.
“With that, we come to you, the season ticket holder, to hear your suggestions on how we can collectively lift the match day atmosphere.
“We are open to hearing any and all suggestions as to how to bring back the Turf Moor roar.
“We must ensure the squad hears and feels our support throughout the 90 minutes and beyond. We invite you to submit your suggestions as to how we best do this. Let’s bring the noise!”
🥁 The clubs response to the reaction after the drummer advert #twitterclarets #UTC pic.twitter.com/2uIhVeoW1j
— TurfCast – Burnley FC Fan Channel (@TurfCastPodcast) October 19, 2023
Burnley Football Club has issued an email to all season ticket holders regarding the match day atmosphere📧
Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/IC57k4xf6g
— 𝙇𝙞𝙖𝙢🇧🇪 (@OfficialVizeh) October 19, 2023
As mentioned, Burnley face backlash after a job offer for drummer to help improve atmosphere at Turf Moor…
@Acrosby_sl6: I get it, I get the whole “twelfth man” thing, but I’d also argue that professional footballers are paid enough (and the clue is also in the “professional” bit) that they should be able to play at the top of their game irrespective of what’s happening in the stands.
@adam_major1: If our fans could sing in time instead of half the cricket field singing everything at 6x speed there’d be no need for a drummer
@joshnicholson11: The single worst idea the ownership have ever had.
@TheRobinsonson: I’d rather us play No Ney Never just before kick off to get everyone singing. Don’t know why we don’t start playing an old song leading up to kick off
@LondonClarets: We don’t need a drum…
@TommoClaret: Please NO
@fish_stuart: The atmosphere is better if u are winning games. A drum doesn’t win games
@frantastic51: Absolutely no drumming at the Turf. I would not renew my season ticket. It would spoil it for me.
@Gibbo1882: Please no! Although I would be interested to see what an “optimistic” drummer looked like….. not the first time this has been suggested, just probably less staff members who would object to it now 🙈
@CaptainR3hab: Have they considered winning some games? I imagine last years atmosphere was good because they had a squad built of players on loan that amounted to a 30m+ wage bill and dominated the league in no surprising manner, and now they’re out of their depth?
@FozWrestle: Hard to generate atmosphere when you’re getting hammered every week
@MrCEmmerson: It’s an awful idea!
@davidtwhitters: Theyve completely lost the plot over this. The atmosphere has been fine – obviously goes flat when we go 3/4 goals down but thats inevitable. Not sure what the owners are expecting or wanting? I’d be well pissed off if a salaried drummer was banging away in the next seat to me
@Claret_in_Wales: Difficult to lift the atmosphere when you’ve been pummelled at home on a regular basis . Should be looking closer to home at team selection and the defensive setup .
@LaupoPhil: Safe standing/sit with mates/cheap tickets
@pusb1996: Burnley calling their own fans crap pretty much 😂
@SimonTa86450084: Scoring goals may help.
@Brightonfan: Stop being in the 1970s would be a better idea?!
@bfccalbooth:
Reasons for the dead atmosphere
– Current Form
– People being ordered to sit down
– No designated safe standing area
– the loudest stand is more than half away fans.
Fill the FW with home fans move away fans to lower JM. Make some of FW safe standing. @BurnleyOfficial
@neiloten:
Vincent: Make TM a fortress!
Burnley FC: Sit down or you’re out!
@marleynffc: Has there ever been an atmosphere at Burnley?
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