Martin Burleigh

Date of birth02 February 1951
Place of birthWillington
NationalityEnglish
Weight81 kg
Height1.80 m
PositionGoalkeeper
Died27 September 2021

Burleigh was regarded as the Magpies second-choice keeper duting his time at St James' Park due to the consistent form of Willie McFaul.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Newcastle United 01 Dec 1968 01 Oct 1974
Darlington 01 Oct 1974 01 Jun 1975
Carlisle United 01 Jun 1975 01 Aug 1977
Darlington 01 Aug 1977 01 Oct 1979
Hartlepool United 01 Oct 1979 30 Jun 1982

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Clean sheets Conceded Y R
1970-71 Newcastle United League Division One 1
1971-72 Newcastle United League Division One 1 1
1972-73 Newcastle United League Division One 7 2 4
1973-74 Newcastle United League Division One 2 1 1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.