Burnley have announced they are to suspend all pre-match entertainment inside and outside Turf Moor until further notice.

The decision follows an incident before Saturday's game against Ipswich when a Red Devils parachutist landed on the roof the club's David Fishwick stand.

Kick-off was delayed for an hour as the jumper's safety had to be assured.

The Red Devils have accepted full responsibilty for the incident which caused Burnley major embarrassment.

Meanwhile the club have issued a statement apologising to their supporters.

"Burnley FC tried to lay on some unique pre-match entertainment for the start of the season with the aim of making the first home game a spectacle.

"Unfortunately the Red Devils descent went sadly wrong and a parachutist landed on the roof of the David Fishwick Stand.

"The Red Devils, who are holding their own investigation, have accepted responsibility and informed the club that the incident was down to individual error.

"The organisation has also waived their fee and given the club and its fans their sincere apologies.

"The error made by the individual concerned had a significant impact on the match and caused major embarrassment to Burnley Football Club.

"Thanks must go to Burnley FC ground safety officer Alex Wood and the emergency services.

"Following an internal meeting on Monday morning to review the day's events, it has now been decided that all pre-match entertainment inside and outside Turf Moor will be suspended until further notice.

"Burnley Football Club will not comment further on this matter.

"The club has, however, received a number of individual concerns from supporters as a result of Saturday's delay, these will be dealt with by individual replies in due course."