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​Burnley boss Dyche to have pub named after him!

The Princess Royal, close to Burnley's Turf Moor home, will soon be known as 'The Royal Dyche' after Clarets boss Sean Dyche.

Staff promised to rename the pub if the Burnley boss and his side secured European football this season, all-but doing so with a goalless draw against Brighton on Saturday.

And landlady Justine Lorriman says plans for a rebrand are now well under way.

"I don't know if I am more excited about getting into Europe or renaming the pub," the Burnley season ticket-holder told BBC Sport.

One creative supporter has already mocked up a makeshift sign to hang outside the building's entrance, but Justine is planning a permanent addition - once Dyche himself has approved the design.

"I am going to the player awards next week and hoping to catch him, just to make sure we can get his blessing," she added.

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