James, Leighton

Leighton James

Clubs played for: Burnley, Derby County, QPR, Burnley, Swansea City, Sunderland, Bury, Newport County, Burnley. (1970-1988).

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Biography: Ran a confectionery shop close to the Burnley ground and had a spell as Youth coach at Bradford City. Is now a media pundit in Wales, and since December 2009 has managed Welsh League Aberaman Athletic

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James, Leighton Always in my best ever Burnley team. John Connelly on one wing and Taffy on the other.
28-12-21 37 Derby Street

James, Leighton Did Leighton James win a premiership with Derby County ?
05-11-21 Steven James

James, Leighton My best memory of Leighton was when he was on the radio and had a conversation with Robbie savage It was so entertaining
08-09-20 Dom

James, Leighton Met Leighton James in Kuwait in 1977 when the Welsh team came to play there. He had always been one of my favourite players and to meet him at a party and to have a very interesting evening with him was amazing. Lovely red hair and freckles