Top 4 'fickle' footballers

John Burridge

John Burridge

‘Budgie’ is one of the most travelled footballers till date. You will remember him from C2K on Ten Sports, where he is a panelist alongside Joe Morrison and Carlton Palmer.

A former English goalkeeper, Burridge has played over 770 league games, in addition to the numerous non-league games. He has represented 29 different clubs, including 15 Football League teams, a record which stands till date.

He became the oldest player to appear in the Premier League at the age of 43 years 4 months and 26 days when he represented Manchester City in 1994-95, against Queens Park Rangers.

Refusing to call it a day, he played the role of a stand-by keeper at any team that availed his service. The list is unbelievable, and commendable if you take in to account the perseverance needed to push through so many doors.

Before you head to marvel at Budgie’s list of previous employers, I would like to mention a few notable players who could make the list soon – Andy Cole, Zlatan Ibrahimovi?, Ronaldo Luís and Jermaine Pennant.

Year	Club
1969–1971	Workington
1971	? Blackpool (loan)
1971–1975	Blackpool
1975–1978	Aston Villa
1978	? Southend United (loan)
1978–1980	Crystal Palace
1980–1982	Queens Park Rangers
1982–1984	Wolverhampton Wanderers
1984	? Derby County (loan)
1984–1987	Sheffield United
1987–1989	Southampton
1989–1991	Newcastle United
1991–1993	Hibernian
1993	Newcastle United
1993	Scarborough
1993–1994	Lincoln City
1994	Enfield
1994	Aberdeen
1994	Newcastle United
1994	Dunfermline Athletic
1994	Dumbarton
1994	Falkirk
1994–1995	Manchester City
1995	Notts County
1995	Witton Albion
1995	Darlington
1995–1996	Grimsby Town
1996	Gateshead
1996	Northampton Town
1996	Queen of the South
1996	Purfleet
1996	Blyth Spartans
1996	Scarborough
1997	Blyth Spartans