Ian Britton (Scottish footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ian Britton | ||
| Date of birth | 19 May 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Dundee, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 31 March 2016 (aged 61) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1982 | Chelsea | 263 | (33) |
| 1982–1983 | Dundee United | 10 | (1) |
| 1983 | Arbroath | 2 | (0) |
| 1983–1986 | Blackpool | 106 | (15) |
| 1986–1989 | Burnley | 108 | (10) |
| 1989 | Morecambe | ? | (?) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1996–1998 | Nelson | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. |
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Ian Britton (19 May 1954 – 31 March 2016) was a Scottish footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs in England and Scotland, including Chelsea, Blackpool and Burnley.
Britton started his career with Scottish amateur side Hillside Rangers. Aged 17 he signed as an apprentice with Londoners Chelsea in the summer of 1971, making his debut during the 1972–73 season against Derby County on 30 December 1972. With Chelsea's relegation from the First Division in 1975, which saw the departure of many of the club's established players, Britton became a regular in the first team. He was a key part of manager Eddie McCreadie's young side, alongside the likes of Ray Wilkins, Steve Finnieston and Tommy Langley, which won promotion back to the top flight in 1976–77.
Chelsea were relegated once again following the 1978–79 season and remained in the old Second Division for the remainder of his time at Stamford Bridge, which came to an end in August 1982 when he returned to his home town and signed for Dundee United. In total, he played 289 games and scored 34 goals for Chelsea.
As a Dundee United player in the 1982–83 season, Britton helped the club win the Scottish league championship for the only time in their history. His only league goal came in a 3-3 draw with Hibernian on 26 March 1983. He also scored against Raith Rovers in the League Cup on 21 August 1982.
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