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John Talbut

John Talbut

Clubs played for: Burnley & West Bromwich Albion

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Biography: Nicknamed ‘Big T’. Talbut initially made his name with Burnley, through the club’s youth system and established himself as a first team regular. In December 1966 Jimmy Hagan paid £30,000 to take Talbut to West Bromwich Albion and he soon replaced veteran Stan Jones at the heart of Albion’s defence, proving to be worth every penny. Talbut was an experienced centre half having already played 138 league games for Burnley. He signed at the same time as John Osborne and both players were cup-tied, being unable to play in the 1967 League Cup Final at Wembley, having appeared for their previous clubs in earlier rounds. Talbut, and Osborne, were winners with the Baggies in the 1968 FA Cup Final but also featured on the losing side in the 1970 Football League Cup Final. John never scored a league goal for the club but did find the net once against A.S. Roma in the Anglo-Italian Cup in 1970. Although a strong presence in the air Talbut was at times found wanting on the ground and the arrival of John Wile in late 1970 left him surplus to requirements at the Albion. No longer able to gain a first team spot he left Albion in the 1971 close season to take up the position of player-manager with Belgian second division club KV Mechelen. In a 13-year career in England he made 282 league appearances without a single goal between 1958-1971. He continued to play for KV Mechelen and between 1971-76 made 148 league appearances scoring 6 goals. He remained in Belgium for many years running pubs, one called ‘Kup Winna’ in Mechelen. He was also a leisure centre proprietor near Brussels. Sadly, John was suffering from Alzheimers in recent times and passed away on 14th August 2020. Sincere condolences go to his wife Ena, Daughters Nicola and Debbie and Son Mark and to his 8 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A giant of a centre half and a wonderful man.




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