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David Irvine

'Secret' Celtic pre-season friendly announced by Burnley

Burnley have announced they will play Celtic in a friendly.

The English Championship club have confirmed their plans for pre-season with a warm-up match against the Scottish champions listed among four other behind-closed-door friendlies. 

A match against Burnley has not been publicly announced by Celtic in their pre-season preparations.

Brendan Rodgers' side have already played Ayr United and Queen's Park this summer and have matches against DC United, Manchester City and Chelsea lined up in America.

However, Burnley's announcement appears to have rumbled a 'secret' friendly with Celtic at their training ground.

The Celtic B team will also play against Burnley's academy side in a pre-season match on Saturday, July 13. 


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A Burnley statement read: "Burnley FC are pleased to confirm our pre-season preparations ahead of the upcoming season.

"The Club will be playing a number of behind closed doors games at the training ground, including fixtures against Barnsley, Celtic, Hearts, Newcastle, and Spanish team Leganes.

"The Clarets’ game with the newly promoted La Liga outfit will take place before the squad fly out for a training camp in Spain.

"During their time in Spain, Scott Parker’s men will finish their preparations with a game against Cadiz on Sunday 4th August.

"Please note, the venue for the Cadiz match is still to be confirmed and supporters are advised not to book travel arrangements at this stage. The Club will provide a further update in due course."

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