in November that same year, Burleigh remained with Carlisle until 1977. He then returned to Darlington for a further two-year spell, in the first of which he was the club's player of the season. He finished his professional career with three seasons at Fourth Division Hartlepool United, for whom he made 96 appearances in all competitions, before moving into non-league football in 1982 with Bishop Auckland, and then playing for Spennymoor United and Langley Park. After his professional football career ended, Burleigh worked as a painter and decorator based in Ferryhill, County Durham. He died on 27 September 2021 at the age of 70. References 1951 births 2021 deaths People from Willington, County Durham Footballers from County Durham English footballers Association football goalkeepers Willington A.F.C. players Newcastle United F.C. players Darlington F.C. players Carlisle United F.C. players Hartlepool United F.C. players Bishop Auckland F.C. players Spennymoor United F.C. players Langley Park F.C. players English Football League players