Simon Burman Explained

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.

Career

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Colchester United - Player profile . Coludata.co.uk . 7 April 2013 .
  2. Book: Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88 . Peter . Dunk . Queen Anne Press . London . 1987 . 134 . 978-0-356-14354-5.
  3. Web site: Colchester United - Match details - Colchester Utd 2–1 Tranmere Rovers . Coludata.co.uk . 7 April 2013 .
  4. Web site: Colchester United - Match details - Exeter City 2–2 Colchester Utd . Coludata.co.uk . 7 April 2013 .
  5. Web site: COLCHESTER UNITED:1950/51-1989/90 & 1992/93-2011/12 . Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database . 7 April 2013 .
  6. Web site: Colchester United - Match details - Colchester Utd 0–0 Leyton Orient . Coludata.co.uk . 7 April 2013 .