The Longside Reference

Name: Eric Probert

D.O.B: 17th February 1952 (Died Sept 2004)

Place of Birth: South Kirby

Position: Midfielder
 
Clubs: Burnley, Notts County, Huddersfield Town(loan), Darlington, Rochdale

Burnley Fee: From youth

Signed by Harry Potts 

Burnley Debut: 30th November 1968, Arsenal (A)

Last game for Burnley: 20th March 1973, Portsmouth (H)

International Honours: England Youth International

Claret Honours: 1967/68 FA Youth cup winner.

Claret Stats: 67(5) Appearances, 11 Goals

Claret Stat: When Probert netted the net against Spurs in the 2-2 draw in 1969, he became the youngest ever scorer in the top flight, and of 2010 he still holds the record.

Probert was also the youngest of the youth team who played in the final which saw Clarets youth team lift the FA Youth cup for the first time in Burnley's long history.

Dave Thomas at age 16 years was the youngest ever Claret Probert stand a proud second, just days separate the players.