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Oliver Burke
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Full Name:Oliver Jasen Burke[1]
Birth Date:1997 4, df=y[2]
Birth Place:Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Height:1.88m (06.17feet)[3]
Position:Right winger, forward
Currentclub:Werder Bremen
Clubnumber:15
Youthyears1:2004–2005
Youthclubs1:Mowbray Rangers
Youthyears2:2005–2015
Youthclubs2:Nottingham Forest
Years1:2014–2016
Clubs1:Nottingham Forest
Caps1:25
Goals1:6
Years2:2015
Clubs2:Bradford City (loan)
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2016–2017
Clubs3:RB Leipzig
Caps3:25
Goals3:1
Years4:2017–2020
Clubs4:West Bromwich Albion
Caps4:20
Goals4:0
Years5:2019
Clubs5:Celtic (loan)
Caps5:14
Goals5:4
Years6:2019–2020
Clubs6:Alavés (loan)
Caps6:31
Goals6:1
Years7:2020–2022
Clubs7:Sheffield United
Caps7:28
Goals7:1
Years8:2022
Clubs8:Millwall (loan)
Caps8:14
Goals8:2
Years9:2022–
Clubs9:Werder Bremen
Caps9:16
Goals9:2
Years10:2023
Clubs10:Millwall (loan)
Caps10:17
Goals10:2
Years11:2023–2024
Clubs11:Birmingham City (loan)
Caps11:21
Goals11:0
Nationalyears1:2015–2016
Nationalteam1:Scotland U19
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2017
Nationalteam2:Scotland U20
Nationalcaps2:4
Nationalgoals2:2
Nationalyears3:2017–2018
Nationalteam3:Scotland U21
Nationalcaps3:9
Nationalgoals3:4
Nationalyears4:2016–2020
Nationalteam4:Scotland
Nationalcaps4:13
Nationalgoals4:1
Club-Update:14:26, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

Oliver Jasen Burke (born 7 April 1997) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a right winger or forward for German club Werder Bremen.

He came through the academy at Nottingham Forest, signing a professional contract in September 2014 and making his debut the following February. In August 2016, Burke signed for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig for a reported fee of £13 million, a record fee for a Scottish player.[4] A year later, having helped Leipzig to runners-up position in the league, he returned to England by signing for West Bromwich Albion for a fee of £15 million. Following an unsuccessful few years at West Bromwich Albion, and loan spells at Celtic and Alavés, Burke joined Sheffield United in September 2020 in a swap deal involving Callum Robinson. He played regularly in his first season at Sheffield United, but spent the second half of the next season on loan at Millwall and then returned to German football with Werder Bremen. After half a season, he rejoined Millwall on loan, and 2023 signed for Birmingham City, also on loan.

Club career

Nottingham Forest

Burke was born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, but grew up in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England[5] where he joined local club Mowbray Rangers aged eight.[6] After one season at the club, he was scouted to join Nottingham Forest's Academy where he progressed for the next nine years.[7] Burke signed his first professional contract with Nottingham Forest on 19 September 2014,[8] before making his professional debut as an 87th-minute substitute during a 3–1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur on 24 September.[9] He made his league debut on 14 February 2015 as a 64th-minute substitute in a 4–4 draw away to Blackpool.[10]

Burke was sent on a month-long loan to League One club Bradford City on 24 February.[11] [12] He made his debut for them on the same day, playing for 75 minutes in a 2–1 loss away to Swindon Town.[13] Burke made another start on 28 February in a 2–0 loss against Peterborough United[14] and appeared twice as an unused substitute before returning to his parent club.[15] After his loan spell at Bradford City came to an end, Burke signed a three-year contract with Forest.[16]

Ahead of the 2015–16 season, Burke signed another three-year contract with the club on 29 July.[17] Burke played for the club's reserves until December when he was called up to the first team by manager Dougie Freedman, whom Burke considered his mentor.[18] On 29 December, Burke scored his first goal for Forest from a curling shot hit with the outside of his right foot against Cardiff City. His goal opened the scoring at the Cardiff City Stadium nine minutes into the game, which ended 1–1.[19] Burke scored his second goal for the club on 16 January 2016 in a 3–0 win over Bolton Wanderers.[20] His performance once again earned a contract extension on a four-year deal on 29 February.[21] Burke ended the 2015–16 season having made twenty-one appearances in all competitions and scoring twice.

Ahead of the 2016–17 season Burke made an impression in the pre-season friendlies, scoring three times in six matches.[22] Under the new management of Philippe Montanier, Burke scored in the opening game of the season, a 4–3 win over Burton Albion,[23] and scored a brace two weeks later against Wigan Athletic.[24] Burke scored on his final appearance for Forest on 27 August, a 3–1 defeat of Leeds United.[25] Burke's early season form and performances attracted the interest of leading European and Premier League clubs, such as Bayern Munich, Manchester United,[26] Sunderland and Liverpool.[27] However, Montanier dismissed suggestions of Burke leaving Forest.[28]

RB Leipzig

On 28 August 2016, in a move that caused outrage among Forest supporters, who criticised the club's owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi,[29] Burke joined newly promoted Bundesliga club RB Leipzig on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee.[30] The deal was reported by BBC Sport to be worth around £13 million, which set a new record for a transfer involving a Scottish player.[31]

On his debut for Leipzig, a home Bundesliga game against Borussia Dortmund on 10 September, Burke came on after 69 minutes in place of Yussuf Poulsen and provided an assist for Naby Keïta to score the only goal.[32] Fifteen days later he opened the scoring in a 1–1 draw at 1. FC Köln, becoming the first Scot to score in Germany's top flight since Brian O'Neil for VfL Wolfsburg in November 1999.[33]

Despite this early impact, Burke was regularly used as a substitute by Leipzig.[34] Their coaching staff praised his physical attributes, but questioned his tactical awareness.[35]

West Bromwich Albion

Burke returned to English football on 25 August 2017, moving to Premier League club West Bromwich Albion for a reported fee of £15 million,[34] breaking his own record as the most expensive Scottish footballer.[36] He signed a five-year contract at the West Midlands club.[34] Burke said that he chose West Bromwich Albion as a way to have more game time, even though with Leipzig he could play in the Champions League.[37]

He made his debut two days later, replacing goalscorer Jay Rodriguez for the final two minutes of a 1–1 home draw against Stoke City.[38] Owing to hamstring injury, he made only one other substitute appearance by mid-November and took part with the under-21 team in the EFL Trophy, scoring in a 2–1 group stage defeat at Coventry City on 7 November.[39]

On 14 August 2018, Burke scored his first goal for the Baggies, the game's only in a home win over Luton Town in the first round of the EFL Cup.[40] He made only six total appearances in the first half of the season, of which three were in the Championship, all from the bench.

Celtic (loan)

Burke moved on loan to Celtic on 5 January 2019 until the end of the season.[41] He made his debut two weeks later, playing the full 90 minutes of a 3–0 home win over Airdrieonians in the Scottish Cup.[42] On 23 January, his Scottish Premiership debut, he played as a striker in the absence of Leigh Griffiths and Odsonne Édouard and netted twice in a 4–0 win against St Mirren at Celtic Park, his first league goals since September 2016.[43]

Loan to Alavés

On 30 August 2019, Burke was loaned to La Liga club Alavés for the season.[44] Burke made his debut for his new club in their 1–0 defeat to Sevilla on 15 September, and scored his first goal for Alavés in a 2–1 La Liga win over Eibar on 7 February 2020.

Sheffield United

Sheffield United signed Burke from West Bromwich Albion on a three-year contract in September 2020; Callum Robinson moved in the opposite direction.[45] Burke scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 away league win over Manchester United on 27 January 2021, clinching their first league win against Manchester United since 1992 and their first win at Old Trafford since 1973.[46]

Millwall (loan)

On 21 January 2022, Burke joined Championship rivals Millwall on loan until the end of the 2021–22 season.[47]

Werder Bremen

In June 2022 Burke returned to the Bundesliga, joining newly promoted Werder Bremen.[48] He reportedly moved on a free transfer.[49]

Burke scored his first goal for Bremen on 13 August 2022, netting late to secure a 2–2 draw with VfB Stuttgart.[50] A week later, he scored the decisive goal in a dramatic, come-from-behind 3–2 win at Borussia Dortmund.[51]

In January 2023 Burke returned to former club Millwall on loan until the end of the season.[52]

After making two appearances for Bremen in August 2023, Burke again returned to the EFL Championship on 1 September, the last day of the transfer window, when he signed for Birmingham City on loan for the 2023–24 season.[53] He failed to scored in 23 appearances in all competitions, of which half were as a starter, and played hardly at all in the second half of the season, partly due to injury, as Birmingham were relegated.[54]

International career

Burke was eligible to play for England in addition to Scotland, having been brought up south of the border from a young age, but he opted to play for his country of birth.[55] He was first called up by Scotland U19 and scored on his debut for the team, a 3–1 win against Mexico U18, on 6 October 2015. He went on to make six appearances for the side.[56]

Burke received his first call-up to the senior Scotland squad on 10 March 2016 for their friendly match against Denmark.[57] He made his debut as an 82nd-minute substitute for goalscorer Matt Ritchie in the 1–0 win at Hampden Park 19 days later.[58]

He was left out of the full squad in June 2017, and was a late call-up to the under-20 squad for the 2017 Toulon Tournament.[59] Burke scored both goals in a 3–2 defeat against the Czech Republic.[60] As captain,[61] Scotland claimed a historic first ever victory against Brazil at any level, in the second match.[62] The team went on to win the bronze medal.[63] It was the nation's first ever medal at the competition.[64]

During the 2017–18 season, Burke was selected in the under-21 squad.[65] He made his debut at that level on 5 September, and he scored the first goal in a 2–0 win against the Netherlands.[66] In the 2018 Toulon Tournament, Burke scored goals against France[67] and South Korea[68] as Scotland finished in fourth place.[69] In the third-place play-off against Turkey, he was the only player to miss in the penalty shootout defeat, with Altay Bayındır saving his attempt.[69]

Burke was recalled to the full international squad in March 2019[70] and scored his only senior goal in Scotland's 2–1 victory over Cyprus on 8 June the same year.[71]

Personal life

Burke became engaged to television personality Megan McKenna in June 2023.[72]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Nottingham Forest2014–15Championship20001030
2015–16Championship1822010212
2016–17Championship542074
Total2562040316
Bradford City (loan)2014–15League One2020
RB Leipzig2016–17Bundesliga25100251
2017–18Bundesliga00100010
Total2511000261
West Bromwich Albion2017–18Premier League1501000160
2018–19Championship30002151
2019–20Championship20001030
Total2001031241
West Bromwich Albion U212017–182121
2018–191010
Total3131
Celtic (loan)2018–19Scottish Premiership1443020194
Alavés (loan)2019–20La Liga3111000321
Sheffield United2020–21Premier League2514110302
2021–22Championship30102060
Total2815130362
Millwall (loan)2021–22Championship1420000142
Werder Bremen2022–23Bundesliga15220172
2023–24Bundesliga101020
Total16230192
Millwall (loan)2022–23Championship1720000172
Birmingham City (loan)2023–24Championship21020230
Career total21219171101203124422

International

[73]

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Scotland201640
201710
201961
202020
Total131

Scores and results list Scotland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Burke goal.

Honours

Celtic

2018–19[74]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Oliver Burke . 11v11.com . Association of Football Statisticians . 3 September 2023.
  3. Web site: Oliver Burke: Overview . Premier League . 3 September 2023.
  4. News: Oliver Burke: 'I feel like a proper footballer again, really good in myself' . Sid . Lowe . The Guardian . London . 29 November 2019 . 3 September 2023.
  5. News: Record breaking Oliver Burke reflects on manic few days. 5 September 2016. Scottish FA. 30 August 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160911151114/https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_fa_news.cfm?page=2986&newsID=16469&newsCategoryID=1 . 11 September 2016.
  6. Web site: OTPN interview: Oliver Burke – Nottingham Forest . Richard . Amofa . Off the Post News . 1 January 2016 . 7 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160828222415/http://www.offthepostnews.co.uk/?p=8718 . 28 August 2016.
  7. Web site: Scout Report: Oliver Burke – Nottingham Forest F.C.'s Ace in the Hole . Ross . Bramble . Outside of the Boot . 26 August 2016 . 28 August 2016 . https://archive.today/20161006192201/http://outsideoftheboot.com/2016/08/26/scout-report-oliver-burke-nottingham-forests-ace-in-the-hole/ . 6 October 2016.
  8. News: Melton footballer Ollie makes Nottingham Forest debut at Spurs . The Melton Times . 2 October 2014 . 28 August 2016 . https://archive.today/20161006192157/http://www.meltontimes.co.uk/sport/football/melton-footballer-ollie-makes-nottingham-forest-debut-at-spurs-1-6335323 . 6 October 2016.
  9. News: Tottenham Hotspur 3–1 Nottingham Forest . BBC Sport . 24 September 2014 . 3 September 2023.
  10. News: Blackpool 4–4 Nottingham Forest . BBC Sport . 14 February 2015 . 3 September 2023.
  11. Web site: Nottingham Forest starlet joining Bantams on loan . Simon . Parker . Telegraph & Argus . Bradford . 23 February 2015 . 3 September 2023.
  12. Web site: Bantams loan move for Burke . Nick . Richardson . Nottingham Forest F.C. . 24 February 2015 . 3 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150224200012/http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/article/bantams-loan-move-for-burke-2291236.aspx . 24 February 2015 . live.
  13. News: Swindon Town 2–1 Bradford City . BBC Sport. 24 February 2015. 3 September 2023.
  14. News: Peterborough United 2–0 Bradford City. BBC Sport. 28 February 2015. 28 August 2016.
  15. Web site: City secure McMahon loan move . Bradford City A.F.C.. 26 March 2015. 3 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20160828214746/http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/city-secure-mcmahon-loan-move-2359620.aspx. 28 August 2016. live.
  16. News: Oliver Burke signs new Nottingham Forest contract. Sky Sports. 29 March 2015. 3 September 2023.
  17. Web site: New deal for Burke. Nick. Richardson. Nottingham Forest F.C.. 29 July 2015. 28 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160828220227/http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/article/new-deal-for-burke-2578595.aspx. 28 August 2016. live.
  18. Web site: Oliver Burke reveals how Dougie Freedman inspired him to make it to the top. Scott. McDermott. Daily Record. Glasgow. 13 August 2017. 3 September 2023.
  19. News: Cardiff City 1–1 Nottingham Forest. Dafydd. Pritchard. BBC Sport. 29 December 2015. 3 September 2023.
  20. News: Nottingham Forest 3–0 Bolton Wanderers. BBC Sport. 16 January 2016. 28 August 2016.
  21. Web site: Burke signs new deal. Nottingham Forest F.C.. 29 February 2016. 28 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160828221843/http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/article/oliver-burke-new-contract-2958140.aspx. 28 August 2016.
  22. News: Who could be Nottingham Forest's Next Oliver Burke? . 3 August 2016 . Nottingham Post . 28 August 2016.
  23. News: Nottingham Forest 4–3 Burton: Britt Assombalonga strike settles thriller. Pete. Hall. Sky Sports. 6 August 2016. 3 September 2023.
  24. News: Thomas Lam clinches dramatic 4–3 win for Nottingham Forest over Wigan Athletic . Sarah . Clapson . Nottingham Post . 20 August 2016 . 28 August 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160821175943/http://www.nottinghampost.com/thomas-lam-clinches-dramatic-4-3-win-for-nottingham-forest-over-wigan-athletic/story-29638799-detail/story.html . 21 August 2016.
  25. News: Nottingham Forest 3 Leeds United 1: Match analysis: Oliver Burke's value will only rise . Paul . Taylor . Nottingham Post . 28 August 2016 . 28 August 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160911014806/http://www.nottinghampost.com/nottingham-forest-3-leeds-united-1-match-analysis-oliver-burke-8217-s-value-will-only-rise/story-29662748-detail/story.html . 11 September 2016.
  26. News: Manchester United and Bayern Munich target Nottingham Forest star Oliver Burke . Barry . Cooper . Nottingham Post . 28 August 2016 . 28 August 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161004061913/http://www.nottinghampost.com/manchester-united-and-bayern-munich-target-nottingham-forest-star-oliver-burke/story-29662182-detail/story.html . 4 October 2016.
  27. News: Ten things on RB Leipzig's Flying Scotsman Oliver Burke . 7 September 2016 . 10 March 2019 . Bundesliga . The likes of FC Bayern München, FC Barcelona and Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool FC are all purported to have shown some level of interest at some point or other in a player Burke's former Forest teammate Thomas Lam has even compared to Wales flier Gareth Bale..
  28. News: Oliver Burke's future is at Nottingham Forest – Philippe Montanier . BBC Sport . 20 August 2016 . 28 August 2016.
  29. News: Nottingham Forest fans furious with Fawaz Al Hasawi over sale of Oliver Burke to Red Bull Leipzig . Matt . Davies . Nottingham Post . 28 August 2016 . 28 August 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160829125529/http://www.nottinghampost.com/nottingham-forest-fans-furious-with-fawaz-al-hasawi-over-sale-of-oliver-burke-to-red-bull-leipzig/story-29662868-detail/story.html . 29 August 2016.
  30. Web site: Top-Talent Oliver Burke wird ein Roter Bulle! . RB Leipzig . de . 28 August 2016 . 7 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190107233458/https://www.dierotenbullen.com/de/aktuelles/neuigkeiten/Saison_2016_17/Neuzugang-Oliver-Burke.html . 7 January 2019.
  31. News: Oliver Burke: Nottingham Forest winger joins RB Leipzig for £13m . BBC Sport . 28 August 2016 . 29 August 2016.
  32. Web site: RB Leipzig 1–0 Borussia Dortmund . BBC Sport . 10 September 2016 . 11 September 2016.
  33. News: 1. FC Köln 1–1 RB Leipzig . BBC Sport . 25 September 2016 . 25 September 2016.
  34. News: Oliver Burke: West Brom sign winger on a five-year deal . BBC Sport . 25 August 2017 . 25 August 2017.
  35. News: Scotland winger Oliver Burke relishing his German education at RB Leipzig . Stefan . Bienkowski . BBC Sport . 22 March 2017 . 25 August 2017.
  36. News: West Brom sign Scotland winger Oliver Burke in record £15m deal . TNT Sports . 25 August 2017 . 3 September 2023.
  37. News: Paterson. Charles. Oliver Burke opens up on moving from RB Leipzig to West Brom. 17 November 2017. Sky Sports. 2 September 2017.
  38. News: Ames. Nick. West Bromwich Albion v Stoke City: Premier League – as it happened. The Guardian . 27 August 2017 . 3 September 2023.
  39. News: Oliver Burke: West Bromwich Albion's Scotland winger fit to make Baggies return. 17 November 2017. BBC Sport. 8 November 2017.
  40. News: West Bromwich Albion 1–0 Luton Town . BBC Sport . 16 January 2019 . 14 August 2018.
  41. News: Oliver Burke: Celtic sign Scotland winger on loan from West Brom . BBC Sport . 5 January 2019 . 5 January 2019.
  42. News: Doyle . Chris . Celtic vs Airdrie – Five things we learned as Timothy Weah and Oliver Burke make Hoops debut in Scottish Cup win . Belfast Live . 19 January 2019 . 10 March 2019.
  43. News: Waddell . Gordon . Celtic 4 St Mirren 0 as Oliver Burke announces his arrival with deadly double – 3 talking points . Daily Record . Glasgow . 23 January 2019 . 10 March 2019.
  44. News: West Bromwich Albion: Oliver Burke loaned to Alaves as Matt Phillips signs three-year deal . BBC Sport . 30 August 2019 . 31 August 2019.
  45. News: Oliver Burke joins Sheffield United, Callum Robinson moves to West Brom in swap deal . Sky Sports . 9 September 2020 . 9 September 2020.
  46. News: Man Utd 1–2 Sheff Utd: Oliver Burke scores winner for Blades . Shamoon . Hafez . BBC Sport . 27 January 2021 . 3 September 2023.
  47. Web site: Millwall announce Oliver Burke loan signing. Millwall F.C.. 21 January 2022. 21 January 2022.
  48. News: Oli Burke: Sheffield United striker leaves to join German club Werder Bremen . BBC Sport . 29 June 2022 . 3 September 2023.
  49. News: Nächster Neuzugang beim SV Werder Bremen: Oliver Burke kommt ablösefrei . Björn . Knips . Kreiszeitung . Syke . 29 June 2022 . de . 29 June 2022.
  50. Web site: Oliver Burke's last-gasp goal earns Werder Bremen a point against Stuttgart. Bundesliga. 13 August 2022. 21 August 2022.
  51. Web site: Borussia Dortmund 2–3 Werder Bremen: Oliver Burke scores late winner . BBC Sport . 20 August 2022 . 20 August 2022.
  52. News: Cawley . Richard . Millwall confirm loan deal for Werder Bremen's Oliver Burke . 30 January 2023 . South London News . 30 January 2023.
  53. News: Birmingham City: Blues sign Leeds' Cody Drameh and Oliver Burke from Werder Bremen on loan . 2 September 2023 . BBC Sport . 1 September 2023.
  54. Web site: Two Blues players back in training . Birmingham City F.C. . 19 April 2024 . 9 May 2024.
  55. News: Oliver Burke: Five things about Scotland's most expensive player . Clive . Lindsay . BBC Sport . 29 August 2016 . 29 August 2016.
  56. Web site: International round-up. Nottingham Forest F.C.. 13 October 2015. 28 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160828222636/http://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk/news/article/forest-three-aim-for-euro-2016-qualification-2730169.aspx. 28 August 2016.
  57. News: Scotland: Six new call-ups for Czech Republic and Denmark friendlies. 10 March 2016. BBC Sport. 10 March 2016.
  58. Web site: Scotland 1–0 Denmark . Tom . English . BBC Sport . 29 March 2016 . 3 September 2023.
  59. Web site: Scotland squad for Toulon announced . Scottish Football Association . 17 May 2017 . 3 July 2022.
  60. Web site: Czech Republic U20s 3–2 Scotland U20s . BBC Sport . 31 May 2017 . 2 June 2017.
  61. News: RB Leipzig star Oliver Burke made Scotland captain for Toulon Tournament . Daily Record . Glasgow . 8 June 2017 . 3 September 2023.
  62. News: Scotland U20 1–0 Brazil U20: Young Scots make history . The Scotsman . Edinburgh . 3 June 2017 . 3 September 2023.
  63. Web site: Scotland finish third at Toulon Tournament with 3–0 win . Scottish Football Association . 10 June 2017 . 3 September 2023.
  64. Web site: Reading duo help overcome Czech Republic in third-place play-off . Reading F.C. . 11 June 2017 . 3 July 2022.
  65. Web site: Oliver Burke proud to help Scotland U21s after scoring debut as captain . BBC Sport . Kenny . Crawford . 6 September 2017 . 6 September 2017.
  66. News: Scotland U21 2–0 Netherlands U21 . BBC Sport . Kenny . Crawford . 5 September 2017 . 5 September 2017.
  67. News: Toulon Tournament: Oliver Burke scores as Scotland under-21s stun hosts France . BBC Sport . 30 May 2018 . 9 June 2018.
  68. News: Scotland U21s 2–1 South Korea U20s: Gilmour & Burke score in Toulon Tournament win . BBC Sport . 2 June 2018 . 9 June 2018.
  69. News: Scotland Under-21s pay penalty as Turkey take third at Toulon Tournament . BBC Sport . 9 June 2018 . 9 June 2018.
  70. Web site: Oliver Burke: Celtic forward says 'future a little bit out of my hands' . Brian . McLauchlin . BBC Sport . 13 March 2019 . 13 March 2019.
  71. News: Scotland vs Cyprus result: Euro 2020 qualifying hopes still alive after last-gasp win says John McGinn. Esplin. Ronnie. 9 June 2019. The Independent . London . 9 June 2019.
  72. News: Megan McKenna ENGAGED as she says 'a thousand times yes' to footballer boyfriend Burke . Rose . Hill . Daily Mirror . London . 14 June 2023 . 30 September 2023.
  73. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  74. News: Aberdeen 0–3 Celtic: Neil Lennon's side secure eighth consecutive Scottish title. Tom. English. 4 May 2019 . BBC Sport. 4 May 2019.