Why are Burnley called the Clarets?
Burnley's 'Clarets' nickname comes from the deep claret colour of their shirts — a shade that became a Lancashire institution.
A Shade That Became a Name
Burnley are known as the Clarets, and at Metaverse Football Club we find it a nickname as rich in colour as in history. The name derives from the club's claret-coloured shirts, adopted in 1910 and worn ever since.
Founded in 1882, Burnley initially played in various colours before settling on claret, a deep reddish-purple shade. Supporters naturally took to calling the team the Clarets, and the colour became inseparable from the club's identity.
A Colour of Champions
The Clarets won the old First Division in 1960 and have remained a proud Lancashire club through highs and lows. At Metaverse Football Club, we love how a single shade can carry generations of pride.
From Turf Moor to the Championship, the Clarets endure — a story Metaverse Football Club is proud to share.
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