Hugh Burns

Hugh Burns (born 13 December 1965) is a Scottish former professional football player who is best known for his time with Rangers and Kilmarnock.

For the musician, see Hugh Burns (musician).

Hugh Burns
Personal information
Full name Hugh Burns[1]
Date of birth (1965-12-13) 13 December 1965
Place of birth Lanark, Scotland
Playing position(s) Defender
Youth career
Cambuslang Rangers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1983–1987 Rangers 52 (4)
1986–1987 → Hamilton Academical (loan) 5 (1)
1987–1988 Heart of Midlothian 24 (0)
1988–1990 Dunfermline Athletic 15 (0)
1989–1990 → Fulham (loan) 6 (0)
1990–1991 Hamilton Academical 33 (6)
1991–1993 Kilmarnock 41 (4)
1993–1995 Ayr United 58 (5)
1995–1996 Dumbarton 11 (1)
National team
1985 Scotland U21[2] 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Burns began his career with Cambuslang Rangers before joining Rangers. Whilst at Ibrox he made over fifty appearances in the league and played both legs in a UEFA Cup game against CA Osasuna in 1985. He signed for Hamilton Academical on loan the following season then moved on to Heart of Midlothian in 1987.

He had spells at Dunfermline Athletic, Fulham (at that time in the third tier in England) and second spell with Hamilton Academical. In 1991, he joined Kilmarnock and made over forty appearances, then switched to Ayrshire rivals Ayr United. A two-year spell at Somerset Park saw him play over sixty games before winding down his career with Dumbarton. He then moved back to the Junior leagues with Larkhall Thistle.

Media work

Burns is a pundit on the Talking Football programme on Rock Sport Radio.

References
  1. "Hugh Burns". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  2. "Scotland U21 Player Hugh Burns". FitbaStats. Bobby Sinnet & Thomas Jamieson. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  • Hugh Burns at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
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