Burnley mourn passing of Ian Britton
Burnley have paid tribute to their former striker Ian Britton, who died aged 61 after a long illness.
Britton is revered by fans of the Clarets for his goal in May 1987 against Leyton Orient, which preserved Burnley's league status.
Burnley's players will wear black armbands in his memory during their top-of-the-table clash with Brighton this week.
Burnley vice chairman Barry Kilby said: “It is with great sadness that we learned of Ian’s death yesterday.
“He will always be remembered for scoring that goal in the famous Orient game in 1987, which saved the club from extinction.
"For quite some time he had been fighting prostate cancer with the resolve and endeavour he showed on the football pitch.
“Our sincere condolences go out to Ian’s family and friends, with a feeling that the world is a lesser place following his sad death.”
Burnley manager Sean Dyche said: “Everyone at Burnley Football Club was saddened to learn the news yesterday.
“Ian’s legendary status at Turf Moor was assured after the goal he scored here in May 1987, for which he will always be held in great affection.
“Without that goal who knows what might have happened and I may never have had the chance to manage this club, so many people, in many ways, owe Ian a debt of gratitude.”