Burnley chief executive Paul Fletcher is to stand down

Fletcher scored 86 goals for Burnley in the 1970's

Burnley chief executive Paul Fletcher will leave his job at the end of the season, the club have confirmed.

The 60-year-old, who played 352 times for the Clarets, has held the position at Turf Moor since 2008.

The club will immediately begin their search for a new chief executive with the view to making an appointment as soon as possible.

Fletcher will remain in a commercial role until he leaves to oversee the UCFB College of Football Business.