They played for both ....

[sympatheticclaret]

Just seen this on our site .... There are apparently NINE Post-War International footballers, who've played League Football over three different decades, who've donned both the Blue and White of Blackburn Rovers, and the Claret & Blue of Burnley F.C. at some point in their long careers ! Any suggestions ? 

[Oldgregg86]

Michael Keane, Alan Mahon. 

Ah didn’t read over three different decades

Edited February 27, 2020 by Oldgregg86

[sympatheticclaret]

Alan Mahon is correct, and the list is now 10 strong !

[rigger]

Keith Newton 

[LeftWinger]

Paul Robinson? 

[LeftWinger]

Steven Reid? 

[sympatheticclaret]

Paul Robinson is correct .... Keith Newton just missed out, debut in 1960-61 for Rovers, and retired after his last Burnley season in 1978 ...

[Oldgregg86]

Keith treacy 

[rigger]

John Connelly, Adam Blacklaw 

[sympatheticclaret]

Stephen Reid is correct, Keith Tracy is not ...

[sympatheticclaret]

So far, Adam Blacklaw, John Connelly, Alan Mahon, Stephen Reid and Paul Robinson are all correct, leaving five to get !

[LeftWinger]

Andy Cole? 

[LeftWinger]

Andy Marriott? Shane Duffy? 

Edited February 27, 2020 by LeftWinger

[sympatheticclaret]

Left Winger, you're on fire !

Andy Cole, Andy Marriott, and Shane Duffy all correct !

[Oldgregg86]

Andy todd

[sympatheticclaret]

Just now, Oldgregg86 said:

Andy todd

Fulfills two out the three criterea, played for both Clubs and league football over three different decades, but never played International Football !

[Scotland1]

I will. Go Jay McEveley Played for Scotland I think? The lad we should have signed Jones!

Edited February 27, 2020 by Scotland1

[jim mk2]

Walter Joyce. 

Never an international. Sorry

Edited February 27, 2020 by jim mk2

[sympatheticclaret]

3 minutes ago, Scotland1 said:

I will. Go Jay McEveley Played for Scotland I think? The lad we should have signed Jones!

Jay McEverley won 3 Caps for Scotland, played for both, but his career has not, as yet, spanned 3 different decades of appearances in the Football League ...

With two to get, here's a clue for each ...

a) Developed in Blackburn's Youth system, he played his first League game for Rovers, and his last for Burnley in Stan Ternent's last game in charge ...

b) This player had much more success with another " Claret & Blue " Club, than he ever did at Turf Moor !

I think that should do it ! ?

 

[jim mk2]

What about David May? 

[sympatheticclaret]

1 minute ago, jim mk2 said:

What about David May? 

Well played, Sir ! 

[LeftWinger]

I did not know David May played for England!! 

[LeftWinger]

15 minutes ago, sympatheticclaret said:

 

b) This player had much more success with another " Claret & Blue " Club, than he ever did at Turf Moor !

I think that should do it ! ?

 

Gordan Cowans? 

[sympatheticclaret]

Just now, LeftWinger said:

I did not know David May played for England!! 

I think we May need an inquest, I don't think he did ... called up v Mexico, but never played if you trust Wikipedia !

[Sparks Rover]

29 minutes ago, sympatheticclaret said:

Jay McEverley won 3 Caps for Scotland, played for both, but his career has not, as yet, spanned 3 different decades of appearances in the Football League ...

With two to get, here's a clue for each ...

a) Developed in Blackburn's Youth system, he played his first League game for Rovers, and his last for Burnley in Stan Ternent's last game in charge ...

b) This player had much more success with another " Claret & Blue " Club, than he ever did at Turf Moor !

I think that should do it ! ?

 

Lenny