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Burnley Bob Lord Stand name to stay after anti-Semitism claims

A stand named after Burnley's former chairman will not be renamed after the football club concluded a six-month investigation into an alleged anti-Semitic comment.

The Board of Deputies of British Jews had called on the Clarets to rename the Bob Lord Stand, claiming he made "disgraceful" remarks in a 1974 speech.

The businessman ran the club from 1955 to 1981, the year in which he died.

Burnley said its decision followed discussions with Jewish groups.

In a statement, the club said Mr Lord was the guest of honour at a Variety Club Dinner in 1974 and "openly delivered a speech which led to letters of complaint sent by attendees to the Football Association, and the Football League".