John Burke (footballer, born 1956)
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John Burke (born 1956) is an Irish former footballer who played as a central defender.
Career
Along with Jackie Jameson he joined Shamrock Rovers in 1975 from Cherry Orchard. They both were in the 18 man Rovers party that toured Japan in September 1975.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}}
He played three games in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup for Rovers.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}}
Burke signed for Shelbourne in 1981. And in 1984 signed for Sligo Rovers and played in the last ever game at Glenmalure Park on 12 April 1987.[http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1987/0413/Pg003.html#Ar00301:53107A5EB0C64610D749E0EC4350E64720FB4371C44611D956512A58F13F5F125361C26873F2CF75F2E47602D076A2E67004E372C4F16EA5097155173FE07A50A0C74000D74570EC6BE4E36FA4F1 www.irishtimes.com]
Sources
- {{cite book|title=The Hoops|author1=Paul Doolan|author2=Robert Goggins|ISBN=0-7171-2121-6}}
References
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Category:Republic of Ireland men's association footballers
Category:Association footballers from Dublin (city)
Category:Men's association football central defenders
Category:League of Ireland players
Category:Cherry Orchard F.C. players
Category:Shamrock Rovers F.C. players
Category:Shelbourne F.C. players