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- 1 2 3 Simpson, Ray (1996). The Clarets Collection 1946–1996. Burnley FC. p. 30. ISBN 0-9521799-0-3.
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- ↑ "I wish I had stayed at Fratton Park" Homes,R/Edwards,L - article about Blant in the Bygone Blues series in The News (Portsmouth) Saturday Sports Mail dated 15 March 2008