Crichton was the man in between the sticks. After enjoying two loan spells at Turf Moor in 1998, he eventually joined on a permanent deal and made 83 appearances before departing in 2001. Now coaching out in the US with National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride.placeholder image
Crichton was the man in between the sticks. After enjoying two loan spells at Turf Moor in 1998, he eventually joined on a permanent deal and made 83 appearances before departing in 2001. Now coaching out in the US with National Women's Soccer League club Orlando Pride.

The nostalgic Burnley starting XI that last faced Oxford United in 2000 in dramatic comeback victory - gallery

Burnley face Oxford United this weekend for the first time in almost a quarter of a century.

The last time the Clarets faced the U’s, the Kassam Stadium didn’t even exist – so Saturday’s encounter will be Burnley’s first trip to Oxford’s ground.

The last meeting came at the Manor Ground in April 2000 in front of a crowd of 7,549.

Stan Ternent’s men had to come from behind to win 2-1 after going a goal down in the 13th minute to Matt Murphy’s strike for the hosts.

But the Clarets struck twice in the final five minutes to complete a remarkable turnaround thanks to goals from Steve Davis and Paul Weller.

Here’s a look at the XI that took to the field that day:

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