Brian Pilkington

Brian Pilkington (12 February 1933 – 7 February 2020) was an English professional footballer, who played as a left winger.

Burnley Pilkington made his name with Burnley after he was recommended to the Clarets by his hometown team Leyland Motors.

With a strong interest from various north west clubs, Burnley signed him in April 1951, and he continued to work at Leyland Motors as an apprentice coach painter, while still playing for the Reserves in the Central League. He was also capped twice for England B, scoring once.

Post-football career He continued to live in Leyland and became a successful businessman and magistrate. He was married to Maureen, with whom he had a son, Tim.

In 2018 the Lancashire Football Association honoured him by naming a stand after him at their headquarters in Leyland.

Honours Burnley Football League First Division champions: 1959–60