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Bert Freeman scored 115 goals in 189 appearances for Burnley between 1911 and 1921. Burnley Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Burnley, Lancashire. Founded on 18 May 1882, the club was one of the first to become professional (in 1883), putting pressure on the Football Association (FA) to permit payments to players. In 1885, the FA legalised ...
Current and former players of Burnley F.C. Subcategories. This category has only the following subcategory. W. Burnley F.C. wartime guest players (31 P) Pages in ...
With add-ons, the deal could reach a total of £19 million — which if met would break Burnley's transfer record. [5] On 20 July 2023, Trafford's move to Burnley was officially completed. [29] [30] Due to their sell-on clause, Carlisle United got 15% of the fee for around £2.25m. [31] He became the third most expensive British goalkeeper in ...
The record for the most first team appearances in all competitions for Burnley is held by goalkeeper Jerry Dawson, who played 569 games between 1907 and 1929. [146] The club's top goal scorer is George Beel , who scored 188 goals from 1923 to 1932. [ 146 ]
[citation needed] As there were no substitutes in those days, that would have left Burnley without a goalkeeper. Burnley went on to win the FA Cup and, as a sign of respect for his unselfishness, Dawson was given a winner's medal along with the rest of the team. In his time at Burnley, Dawson played well over 700 first team games as a keeper.
Burnley brought in another goalkeeper, Gábor Király, before the 2007–08 season and Jensen found himself once again seemingly second choice, spending four months out of the team from mid-September. [14] He returned to regular first team action in January 2008. [14] He signed a new two-year contract with Burnley in June 2008. [15]
The FA Cup trophy is presented to Burnley captain Tommy Boyle by King George V in 1914 Team photograph of the 1920–21 First Division-winning side. Burnley won their first honour in 1883, when they won the Dr Dean's Cup, a knockout competition between amateur clubs in the Burnley area. [1]
In May 2019, Pope signed a new contract with Burnley, running until 2023. [47] On 1 August, Tom Heaton signed for Aston Villa, paving the way for Pope to become Burnley's first choice goalkeeper. [48] He had a prolific 2019–20 season, as he featured in every minute of Burnley's