BURNS, Gordon
born. 02.12.1978, Glasgow
Defender / Midfielder. Tall youngster who arrived on loan from Ayr United in April 1999. Burns signed from Ayr United from School in 1996, and after loan spells in the Ayrshire Juniors with Glenafton Athletic and Troon he made his 1st division debut for Ayr United in September 1997, Burns was unable to establish himself as a first choice at Somerset Park, and jumped at the chance on the loan spell at Firhill. He played in all the final 6 league games at Thistle avoided the drop into the 3rd Division by 1 point. He returned to Ayr United but still was unable to command a first team slot, making only 6 appearances in the following 2 seasons. He was released in 2001 and signed for Queen of the South where he made no impact on the Doonhammers first team. The following summer he had a trial with Forfar Athletic but signed for Peterhead in the 3rd Division, where he made his last league appearance at East Fife in April 2003. He returned to the Ayrshire Juniors and seen service with Kilwinning Rangers and Troon.