LEIGHTON JAMES
2024-04-19T19:02:06.570Z
LEIGHTON JAMES
2024-04-19T19:02:06.570Z
Burnley Football Club is saddened to learn that club legend Leighton James has passed away at the age of 71.
The Welsh winger enjoyed three spells as a player at Turf Moor, scoring 81 goals in 399 appearances in all competitions.
Clarets’ chairman Alan Pace has paid tribute saying: “We are sorry to hear the news of Leighton’s passing.”
“He left an indelible mark on this football club and stories of his playing skills still echo around Turf Moor.”
“Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.”
James made his league debut for the Clarets in 1970 against Nottingham Forest.
After joining Derby County and Queens Park Rangers he returned in 1978 for a two year spell before heading home to play for his love, Swansea City – helping promote them from the 3rd tier to the top flight.
After spells with Sunderland, Bury and Newport County he would come back to East Lancashire for a third time – both as a player and youth team manager.
The team will wear black armbands as a tribute to Leighton for tomorrow’s match against Sheffield United.
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