Jim Burns (footballer)

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

For the current footballer, see Jamie Burns.

Jim Burns

Personal information
Full name	James Burns
Date of birth	(1943-08-10) 10 August 1943
Place of birth	Stirling, Scotland
Playing 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.