Burnley fans remain positive as another Premier League relegation appears likely.
The Clarets sit 11 points from safety after 15 matches without a league win.
They have managed only three victories from 24 games at Turf Moor.
A must-win match against West Ham United on Saturday offers faint hope.
Defeat would almost confirm a third relegation in three Premier League seasons.
Some supporters accept the cycle of promotion and relegation.
Season-ticket holder Mark Bentley says he still enjoys matchdays despite poor results.
Optimism followed promotion and summer spending, including the signing of Kyle Walker.
That positivity quickly faded as defeats mounted.
Manager Scott Parker has blamed fine margins for narrow losses.
Recent performances, including a limp defeat at Sunderland, frustrated fans.
Many supporters fondly remember the Sean Dyche era and its strong club identity.
Burnley once beat Europe’s biggest clubs and even qualified for continental football.
January brought only one signing, with James Ward-Prowse arriving on loan.
The squad lacks depth and goals, leaving survival hopes slim.
Attendances remain steady, but apathy has grown among supporters.
Some fans now look ahead to the Championship with cautious enthusiasm.
Bentley says the atmosphere improves and games feel more meaningful in the second tier.
For now, Burnley aim to avoid finishing bottom and salvage pride.
