The funeral took place today of former Burnley FC and Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Adam Blacklaw.
Former teammates were among friends and family at the Holy Trinity Church in Barnoldswick.
Blacklaw died at home on February 28 following a long illness, aged 72.
He helped Burnley to their First Division Championship victory in the 1959/60 season.
He later played for Blackburn Rovers and Blackpool.
Former Burnley, Manchester United and England star John Connelly led the tributes and said the number of people at the church showed Adam's popularity.
He said: "He wasn't just a team mate. He was a good friend. I remember one particular away game at Sheffield Wednesday where he gave a man of the match display.
"He played them by himself that day," he said.
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