See Jimmy Adamson and Jimmy Adamson
31. John Angus.
Born :
Warkworth, 2 September, 1938.
"Resolute
full-back and Turf Moor's longest serving player from
the age of 16. Has gained honours at youth, Under-23
and the Leagueas well as one full cap. Made his bow v
Everton in September 1956 at 17 years.Ht. 5ft. 11
1/2in. Wt. 12.9.."
Played
1955-1971 Burnley,
.
Burnley and
Career total : 439 League games, 4 League goals.
Internationals:
England 1
Where are
they now ? : See Pringle
and Fissler, Caught In Time
32.
Arthur Bellamy.
Born :
Consett, 5 April, 1942.
"Has
appeared in a variety of positions of defence and
attack and has recovered from a broken leg in recent
seasons, Was recruited from schooland has been a paid
performer since June 1959. Debut during March 1963.
Ht. 5ft. 8 1/2 in. Wt. 9. 10 1/2."
Played
1959-1975 Burnley,
Chesterfield.
Burnley
total : 217 League games, 29 League goals.
Career
total : 350 League games, 41 League goals.
Where are they now ? See November 2002 and (on another site) Arthur Bellamy
Career 2004 - : 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007
See Sons
and Daughters: Sons
33.
Frank Casper (Click name to see
a picture of Frank).
Born :
Barnsley, 9 December, 1944.
"Barnsley
born central striker, who developed with Rotherham
United and was transfered for a 40,000 pound fee in
June 1967 five years after he became a professional.
Once starred with Yorkshire boys and has League
honours. Ht. 5 ft. 9 1/2 in. Wt. 10.7."
Played
19-19 Rotherham United, Burnley,
.
Burnley
total : 237 League games, 74 League goals.
Career
total : 339 League games, 99 League goals.
Where are
they now ? : See Pringle
and Fissler
34. Ralph Coates (Click here for a
contemporary interview with Ralph,
).
Born :
Hetton-le-Hole, 26 April, 1946.
"Tricky
little forward either as a schemer or a winger. Won
his first full cap v Ireland in April 1970 having
earlier won Under-23 and League recognition. Burnley
development and given his baptism in December 1964.
Ht. 5 ft. 7 1/4 in. Wt. 11. 9 1/2."
Played
1963-1980 Burnley,
.
Burnley
total : 216 League games, 26 League goals.
Career
total : 480 League games, 52 League goals.
Internationals:
England 4 caps
Where are
they now ? January 2002
Ralph is on
Match of the Day 2 feature, see Autumn
2005
See FROM BURNLEY TO BIG
TIME, Ralph Coates and Ralph Coates
35. Doug Collins.
Born :
Blackwell, 28 August, 1945.
"
Secured from Grimsby Town in September1968 this
Grimsby product has been a professional since June
1963. Quick fair haired winger, who has made progress
since his amateur days to make many first division
appearances. Ht. 5 ft. 8 1/2 in. Wt. 10.3"
Played
1963-1978 (Rotherham United apprentice),
Grimsby Town,
Burnley, Plymouth Argyle,
Sunderland, (Tulsa USA), Rochdale.
Burnley
total : 187 League games, 18 League goals.
Career
total : 327 League games, 29 League goals.
Where are
they now ? : See December 2003
See DOUG COLLINS
36. Martin Dobson.
Born :
Blackburn, 14 February, 1948.
" Was
a centre forward when he came on trial, moved later
to a midfield position but has now settled down as
centre back winning Under-23 honours. Once on
Bolton's books. A professional since 1967. Ht. 5 ft.
11 1/2 in. Wt. 11.6 "
Played
1966-1985 Bolton Wanderers, Burnley,
Everon, Burnley, Bury.
Burnley
total : 410 League games, 63 League goals.
Career
total : 661 League games, 96 League goals.
Internationals:
England 5 caps
Where are
they now ? : See Pringle
and Fissler
See MARTIN THE LEADER, ANOTHER STAR, MARTIN DOBSON
Burnley's Mastermind, FREED - THEN SOLD
FOR £300,000
37. Mike Docherty.
Born :
Preston, 29 October, 1950.
" Had
a spell on Chelsea's books when his father was
manager but then linked up as an apprentice at Turf
Moor becoming a full professional in November 1967.
Full back was captain of the youth team. Youth cap.
Ht. 5 ft. 6 1/2 in. Wt. 9.8 1/2. "
Played
19-19 Burnley,
Manchester City , Sunderland.
Burnley
total : 153 League games, 0 League goals.
Career
total : 234 League games, 6 League goals.
Where are
they now ? : Career 1999- : See 1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007- 2008
Mick leaves
Burnley for the third time, see Summer 2004
Mick joins
Gillingham as Assistant Manager to Ronnie Jepson,
January 2006
Mick
becomes Gillingham's joint caretaker manager 10
September 2007, then leaves the club 10 October 2007,
see Autumn 07
See Sons and Daughters : Father
38. Steve Kindon.
Born :
Warrington, 17 December, 1950.
"
Former England youth international winger who was an
outstanding sportsman at school. After his
apprenticeship turned to the paid ranks in December
1967 and made his initial appearance in 1968-69 at
the age of 18. Ht. 5 ft. 11 in. Wt. 12.0 "
Played
1967-1981 Burnley, Wolverhampton
Wanderers, Burnley,
Huddersfiled Town. (Note: Burnley games total from
both spells at the club was higher than at Wolves)
Burnley
total : 185 League games, 46 League goals.
Career
total : 396 League games, 109 League goals.
Where are
they now ? : See Pringle
and Fissler
For Steve
at Wolves see kindon
For Steve
at Huddersfield Town see Steve Kindon
39. Les Latcham.
Born :
Crook, 22 December, 1942.
"
Another versatile performerfor the club he has turned
out in several attacking and defensive positions, but
in recent years has settled as full-back. Ex-Crook
Town and ten years a paid performer. Ht. 5 ft. 8 3/4
in. Wt. 10.8 "
Played
1960-1973 Burnley,
Plymouth Argyle, Bradford City.
Burnley
total: 153 League games, 10 League goals.
Career
total: 251 League games, 25 League goals.
Where are
they now ? : See November 2002
40. Peter Mellor.
Born :
Prestbury, 20 November, 1947.
" Once
a youth international goalkeeper for England whist on
the Manchester City roster during 1965-66 but joined
the club from Witton Albionafter a trial in April
1969. Fallowfield born ex-Lancashire schools and
youth. Ht. 5 ft. 11 in. Wt. 12.4."
Played
1969-1980 (Witton Albion), Burnley, Chesterfield
(loan), Fulham, Hereford United, Portsmouth.
Burnley
total : 69 League games, 0 League goals.
Career
total : 424 League games, 0 League goals.
Where are
they now ? : See Pringle
and Fissler
41. Dave Merrington.
Born :
Newcastle, 26 January, 1945.
"
Skippered the side from the middle lineat 22 having
made his first appearances in the League sidefive
years ago. A north-east product he turned
professionalin February 1962 after a period as an
apprentice. Ht. 5 ft. 11 1/2 in. Wt. 12.5 "
Played
1962-1971 Burnley,
Bristol City.
Burnley and
Career total : 98 League games, 1 League goal.
Where are
they now ? : See Pringle
and Fissler and December 2002
Dave
leaves Walsall, see September 2002
Dave
commentates on FA Cup Final, see May 2003
See Rothmans 2002-2003
See Commentators
42. Eric Probert.
Born :
South Kirkby, 17 February, 1952. Died September 2005
" A
South Elmsall Schools product he became an apprentice
in August 1967 and made his League debut at the age
of 16 in November 1968 against Arsenal. Turned
professioanl in February 1969. Either midfield or
attack. Ht.5 ft. 7 1/2 in. Wt.10.9 1/2. "
Played
1969-1979 Burnley, Notts County,
Darlington.
Burnley
total : 67 League games, 11 League goals.
Career
total : 210 League games, 24 League goals.
Where are
they now ? : See Pringle
and Fissler
See Obituary
43. Dave Thomas.
Born :
Kirkby-in-Ashfield, 5 October, 1950.
" Was
Burnley's youngest Division One debutant at 16 years
7 months in May 1967. Winger or schemer, he was a
schoolboy and youth cap before gainingUnder -23
honours. Professional at Turf Moor since October
1967. Ht. 5 ft. 8 in. Wt. 10.3. "
Played
1967-1984 Burnley, Queen's Park
Rangers, Everton, Wolverhampton
Wanderes, (Vancouver Whitecaps - Canada),
Middlesbrough, Portsmouth.
Burnley
total : 157 League games, 19 League goals.
Career
total : 458 League games, 52 League goals.
Internationals:
England 8 caps
Where are
they now ? : See Pringle
and Fissler
44. Jim Thomson.
Born :
Glasgow, 1 October, 1946.
"A
Scottish full-back who was signed from Chelseain
September 1968 but had to wait till late last season
before establishing a regular spot. To Stamford
Bridge from Provenside Hibs in January 1965. Born
Glasgow. Ht. 5 ft. 10 3/4 in. Wt. 11.11. "
Played
1965-1970 (Provanside Hibs), Chelsea, Burnley.
Burnley
total : 297 League games, 3 League goals.
Career
total : 336 League games, 4 League goals.
Where are
they now ? : See November 2002
45. Colin
Waldron. Click to see a picture of Colin.
Born :
Bristol, 22 June, 1948.
" Was
a 40,000 pound signing from Chelsea in October 1967
after only a short spell at Stamford Bridge. Fair
haired pivot who began with Bury and made his bow at
18 four years ago. Division One skipper at 20. Ht.
6ft. in. Wt. 11.2. "
Played
1966-1979 Bury, Chelsea, Burnley,
Manchester United, Sunderland, (Atlanta - USA)
Rochdale.
Burnley
total: 308 League games, 16 League goals.
Career
total: 379 League games, 19 League goals.
Where are
they now ? : See November 2002
