Burnley partnership represents part of a ‘dream’ for Cobh Ramblers boss Stuart Ashton

'I was brought up there. I’m a Burnley fan from my dad and my grandad and for me to join them when I did was a dream, and this now is another part of that'

Cobh Ramblers chairman Bill O'Leary, with Burnley chief operating officer Matt Wiliams and represenatives of Welsh side Llandudno, Scotland's Ayr United, and Northern Ireland's Portadown at yesterday's partnership announcment at Turf Moor.

Cobh Ramblers manager Stuart Ashton admits the club’s partnership with Burnley represents a “dream” for him.

Ramblers yesterday revealed the new link with Premier League side Burnley, which is set to see players move in both directions in the coming years, and will also give Ramblers access to Burnley’s expertise in coaching development and sport science. Loan signings could be introduced to the Cobh squad as early as July’s transfer window.