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Former players and Scholars recognised at home game

2026-01-16T10:05:27.161Z

CLUB TO CELEBRATE ‘FOREVER CLARETS’ AT SPURS FIXTURE

Former players and Scholars recognised at home game

2026-01-16T10:05:27.161Z

Former players and Scholars recognised at home game

Burnley FC are proud to continue celebrating 'Forever Clarets', an initiative designed to strengthen the bond that exists between the club and its former players.

Forever Clarets honours those whose journeys progressed through our early club pathways at Burnley Football Club, from the academy stages through to the first team, and beyond.

To mark this latest Forever Clarets themed matchday, the club will be celebrating the past, present and future of Burnley Football Club at our home fixture vs Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on Saturday 24th January.

At half-time, former Burnley FC players who came through the club’s early pathways will be recognised alongside our 2026 Academy Scholars, who are taking an important next step in their journey in Claret and Blue. Together, they represent the values, pride and pathway that define Burnley Football Club.

Academy Manager Chris Casper, who will be part of the celebrations on Saturday, welcomed the integration of the upcoming Academy Scholars to the event, commenting: "It's a fantastic programme - and one everybody associated to Burnley FC should be proud of.

"As a Burnley boy, I know what it means to be part of the fabric of this club, and with such an illustrious history, we should embrace our historic past at every given opportunity, whilst at the same time acknowledging the new wave of young players coming through our Academy.

"We're all looking forward to next Saturday."

FOREVER CLARETS

Chris Brass

Chris progressed through the youth system as a trainee before turning professional in 1993. By March 1998, at the age of 22, he found himself as the Clarets longest-serving player at that time. The defender made 160 league and cup appearances.

Ian Brennan

Ian joined us as an apprentice and signed professional in 1970. He was a reliable left-back with a speciality long-distance free-kick. No one will forget a spectacular long-range strike which proved to be the winning goal against Liverpool at Anfield in 1974. He made 212 league and cup appearances.

Phil Cavener

Phil joined as an associate schoolboy, then apprentice, before turning professional in 1979. When Burnley manager Brian Miller replaced Harry Potts, he made drastic changes to the side, many of the old guard giving way to youth. He made 90 league and cup appearances.

Wayne Dowell

Wayne was a trainee who turned professional in 1993. Despite only making nine appearances for the Clarets, he holds a small piece of Turf Moor history, having been the first player to make his league debut for Burnley on live TV in a 4-2 Sunday afternoon victory against Sheffield United in 1994.

Brian Flynn

Brian joined as a junior, then apprentice, before turning professional in 1972. He made his First Division debut against Arsenal aged 18. He was a busy and competitive midfield player and soon received full international recognition for Wales while still a teenager. He accumulated 250 league and cup appearances, as well as earning 66 international caps.

Ashley Hoskin

Ashley turned professional in 1985 after serving his apprenticeship. As a winger, right from his debut as a 17-year-old, he showed skills that stood out in a struggling side. He scored a wonder goal against Swansea, and he also added by scoring at Preston in the Northern Final of the Sherpa Van Trophy. He made 105 league and cup appearances.

John Mullin

John joined as a trainee before turning professional in 1992. He first came to prominence as a prolific goalscorer in the reserve side and was just 18 when handed his league debut in 1993. The midfielder, who started out as a forward, made 113 league and cup appearances.

Terry Pashley

Terry was a junior, then an apprentice, before joining the professional ranks in 1973. He made his first team debut at the tender age of 16, and went on to make 20 appearances. His major contribution at Turf Moor was his work with the youth sides over more than 20 years, during which time he also held three separate caretaker manager positions at the club.

Billy Rodaway

Billy was an apprentice who turned professional in 1971. A gritty defender, he holds a small place in Burnley FC history as the first player to represent the Club in all four divisions of the Football League. He made 303 league and cup appearances.

Derek Scott

Derek was an apprentice who turned professional in 1975. Several young players were introduced into Burnley’s side in the closing stages of the 1974/75 season. Unlike most of the others, Derek went on to have a long career with the Club, lasting over 10 years. He made 356 league and cup appearances.

Stan Ternent

Stan turned professional in 1963 after serving his apprenticeship. Despite a relatively short spell as a player at Turf, he was to become engrained in the club's history thanks to a fine spell as manager. He spent six-years in the Turf Moor hotseat, securing promotion back to the second tier in 2000.

Please note that player appearances on the day are subject to change.