Back to home ground for yet another local derby match for Clitheroe; after last weeks disappointing result at Colne & Nelson, the maroon machine knew they could not afford to slip up against another team from the wrong side of Pendle.
In the end Clitheroe had too much for Burnley and the match was as good as over by half time at 22-0, with one solitary try in a pretty drab second half only enlivened by a bout of 'handbags' on the final whistle.
Head Coach Tom Lavelle was yet again forced to ring the changes as availability caused selection problems. This has been the Achilles heel for Clitheroe this season - getting a regular 15 on the pitch week on week seems an antithesis to the modern player. It certainly gives the old lags grumbling into their pints of mild something to talk about!
So a debut for new boy James-Luke Forsythe in the back row and a recall for Connor Vaughan responding to an SOS late call up when Will Tattersall's plane was delayed by Storm Whatshisame; Not been a good week for the former boy wonder - last week has to return home to pick up forgotten kit, this week grounded - will he make it next week?
However it was good to see Norton Johnston and Pete Mitchell return from injury to take the field.
To the game, expertly officiated by the ageless legend Sandy Woods, Clitheroe playing away from the Clubhouse on a half decent pitch for the end of January.
Clitheroe drew first blood with Nathon Burns back in the groove with his kicking boots on, slotting a penalty.
Not to be outdone next on the scoresheet was relative new boy Stewart Hulse, beginning to grow into his role, barging over for his first try for Clitheroe.
No extras but there was minutes later after Rick Slinger, now of almost veteran status, dived over.
Clitheroe were looking good now and their defence was sound. Any thought of attack was smothered and quelled before it could establish momentum.
When the ball went loose it was meat and drink to livewire wingman Sam White to jink through a disorganised defense and dot down near the sticks. Conversion over and 22-0 at the half time lemons, with the promise of more to come and keep Barry busy operating the electronic scoreboard.
After the exciting first half by comparison the second lacked a lot of action. Burnley upped their game as they had to, but Clitheroe dealt with any attacks. But they found it difficult to get enough rhythm going to get over the line.
Back row Jonny Walter was over after a surge through a line out but alas ref was unsighted and deemed held up. But shortly after it was Burns [N] who after marshalling the forwards in a close range attack , saw a gap and sniped over for a try. He converted it himself to wrap up the scoring.
A satisfying 'W' for Clitheroe but only highlights the close losses they have had this term. 3 or 4 games by just one or two points.
Get your boots on every week boys - you're only young once!