Clarets fans have ‘nothing to fear’ over £200m bid

BURNLEY fans have been told controversial sports lawyer Chris Farnell is the right man to take them forward in a proposed £200million takeover.

And Scott Johnson (below), at the heart of the battle to save Bury, believes fans should be embracing

– rather than fearing

– Farnell’s involvement with Egyptian businessman Mohamed El Kashashy.

Farnell was criticised for trying to help save Bury after being approached by Gigg Lane general manager Johnson.

The Cheshire-based lawyer was earlier this year banned by the EFL from owning a club after irregularities surfaced during an attempted takeover at Charlton with businessman Paul Elliott.

Farnell appealed and the ban was later overturned – and Johnson insists he’s got the connections to be a huge asset to Burnley.

He said: “It’s time for the truth. I’ve read some of the social media rubbish by people with agendas and it’s out of order. Burnley fans need to ignore these keyboard warriors who seem to think it is okay to peddle half truths and lies.

“I asked Chris to help at Bury as I knew he was vastly experienced and had many contacts.

“He was there whenever we needed him, he didn’t ask for a penny and did everything he could to save the club.

“We had three bids on the table – all before the deadline – but they weren’t considered by the EFL.

“The bid was genuine, funds had been proved and the bid came from a close friend of our goalkeeping coach, not Chris who proved to be a wealth of knowledge and never asked for payment.

“I’d trust him with my life and Burnley have nothing to fear.”

Clarets boss

Sean Dyche (right) saw his side lose to Chelsea yesterday and they sit bottom of the table.