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Ahead of Saturday's clash with Chelsea we take a look at players that have represented both clubs over the years

2024-03-28T10:28:33.346Z

PLAYED FOR BOTH: CHELSEA

Ahead of Saturday's clash with Chelsea we take a look at players that have represented both clubs over the years

2024-03-28T10:28:33.346Z

Ahead of Saturday's clash with Chelsea we take a look at players that have represented both clubs over the years

Jon Harley

Born in Maidstone, Harley joined Chelsea’s academy system as a youngster and went on to rise through the ranks and make his senior debut against Derby County in 1998.

The left-back went on to feature 42 times for the London side, 27 of those in the Premier League, over three seasons at Stamford Bridge before departing in 2001 to join Fulham.

Following spells with the Cottagers, Sheffield United, West Ham United, the defender arrived at Turf Moor in 2005 initially on loan from the Blades, before making the move permanent.

Harley established himself in the starting XI at Burnley and only missed 17 games in his three Championship seasons in East Lancashire, including winning the Player of the Year award in his third season at the Club. The attacking full-back left the Clarets in 2008 to sign for Watford.

Stats

Signed for Burnley: 2005

Appearances: 126

Goals: 3

Signed for Chelsea: 1997

Appearances: 42

Goals: 2

Frank Sinclair

Another product of the Blues’ academy system, Clapham-born Sinclair initially joined Chelsea in 1982 and progressed through the system before signing professional in 1990.

The defender was then handed his Chelsea debut against Luton Town towards the end of the 1990/91 campaign. Sinclair went on to play over 200 games for the Blues across eight seasons in the first team before signing for Leicester City in 1998.

Six years with the Foxes followed, before joining Burnley in 2004. The centre-back was a regular amongst the Clarets’ line-up during his three-year spell and racked up over 100 appearances at Turf Moor. Sinclair departed Lancashire in 2007 to join Huddersfield Town.

Stats

Signed for Burnley: 2004

Appearances: 102

Goals: 1

Signed for Chelsea: 1982

Appearances: 218

Goals: 13

Damian Matthew

Born and raised in Islington, Matthew joined Chelsea as a youngster and began playing professionally for the Blues in the 1989/90 campaign.

The centre-midfielder spent four years with Chelsea, making over 20 appearances before leaving in 1994 to sign for Crystal Palace. After limited first team action with the Eagles, with a loan spell to Bristol Rovers during his two-year stay at Selhurst park, Matthew joined Burnley in 1996.

Matthew arrived at Turf Moor with the Clarets in Division Two and the midfielder made his debut in a 2-1 win against Luton Town, before scoring his first of his eight goals for the Club, in a 2-0 victory over Mansfield Town.

Stats

Signed for Burnley: 1996

Appearances: 70

Goals: 8

Signed for Chelsea: 1989

Appearances: 21

Goals: 0