It was great news to hear that our sponsored player for the season. Kieran Trippier has now made his move to Turf Moor permanent after penning a 3.5 year deal for an undisclosed fee.

The Trust are delighted and we provide below a Press Release statement from chairman, Peter Pike

The Clarets Trust who now hold 142 shares in Burnley Football Club are delighted that Kieran Trippier is the first player to sign a new deal at Turf Moor in 2012.  The Trust chose to sponsor him as we thought he had the right credentials for the Trust to back at the start of the season.  We only had one doubt at that stage that he was only a loan player although we then decided that as he was with us for the full season we would give him our support and sponsorship.  We are really pleased that he has now taken a 3.5 year contract.

The Trust feel he has been a great signing , has settled in well with the team and has been a good consistent player with the squad this year.  We also feel that he was very harshly sent off at Leeds on New Year Bank Holiday Monday! A play off spot is clearly attainable and we wish Kieran every success as the team fight to help secure the target all Clarets fans want this year.

Peter Pike

Chair - Clarets Trust