Jim Burns (footballer)

James Burns (born 10 August 1943) is a Scottish former footballer.[1]

For the current footballer, see Jamie Burns.
For other people with the same name, see James Burns.

Jim Burns
Personal information
Full name James Burns
Date of birth (1943-08-10) 10 August 1943
Place of birth Stirling, Scotland
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1962–1967 Cowdenbeath 170 (24)
1967–1976 Clyde 270 (19)
1976–1980 Stirling Albion 66 (0)
Total 506 (43)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Burns, a defender, began his career with Cowdenbeath. He made over 200 appearances for them before joining Clyde in 1967. Burns spent 9 years with the Glasgow club, and made over 300 appearances, making him one of the club's finest servants. Burns left Clyde in 1976 to join Stirling Albion. He retired in 1980, and became a coach at Stirling.[1]

References
  1. "Jim Burns". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 17 July 2015.


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