Simon Burman | |
Fullname: | Simon John Burman[1] |
Birth Date: | 1965 11, df=y |
Birth Place: | Ipswich, England |
Position: | Midfielder, winger |
Height: | 5 ft 10 in[2] |
Youthclubs1: | Colchester United |
Years1: | 1984–1987 |
Caps1: | 32 |
Goals1: | 3 |
Totalcaps: | 32 |
Totalgoals: | 3 |
Simon John Burman (born 26 November 1965) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder or as a winger in the Football League for Colchester United.
Born in Ipswich, Burman began his career with Colchester United, signing on professional terms after coming through the club's youth system.[1] He made his debut on 29 March 1985 in a 2–1 win against Tranmere Rovers,[3] and scored his first goal for the club in a 2–2 away draw at Exeter City on 8 March 1986.[4] He was never able to establish himself as a first-team regular, appearing 32 times in three seasons.[5] His final game came in a 0–0 draw with Leyton Orient at Layer Road on 7 November 1986[6] before leaving to join Weymouth.[1]