Ian Britton moved on to Dundee United in the summer of 1982 after more than a decade of
splendid service at Stamford Bridge.
Ian died on 31 March 2016 after a long illness from prostrate cancer.
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| Chelsea: |
1971-1972 |
Played |
0 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
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1972-1973 |
Played |
14 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
| |
1973-1974 |
Played |
17 |
Scored |
2 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
| |
1974-1975 |
Played |
15 |
Scored |
1 |
goal |
(Division 1) |
| |
1975-1976 |
Played |
40 |
Scored |
8 |
goals |
(Division 2) |
| |
1976-1977 |
Played |
37 |
Scored |
10 |
goals |
(Division 2) |
| |
1977-1978 |
Played |
40 |
Scored |
1 |
goal |
(Division 1) |
| |
1978-1979 |
Played |
13 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
| |
1979-1980 |
Played |
41 |
Scored |
10 |
goals |
(Division 2) |
| |
1980-1981 |
Played |
28 |
Scored |
1 |
goal |
(Division 2) |
| |
1981-1982 |
Played |
18 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 2) |
| |
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1982–1983 Dundee United 10 (1)
1983–1984 Arbroath 2 (0)
1983–1986 Blackpool 106 (15)
1986–1989 Burnley 108 (10 |
The pictures show Ian Britton during the 3-1 win against West Bromwich
on 3rd. March 2009. Photo George Herringshaw ©
After ended his professional career, Ian became involved in local semi-professional football,
briefly managing Nelson in the mid-1990s. He lived in East Lancashire where he is managed
the Seedhill Athletics and Fitness Centre operated by Pendle Leisure Trust.