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Ian Burns Squad Index
Information:
1964-65 Squad Number:
4
Position:
Wing Half
Birthplace:
Aberdeen
Nationality:
Scottish
Height:
5' 9
Weight:
10st 7lbs
Signed:
22nd June 1957
Career History:
Banks o' Dee, Aberdeen, Montrose, Brechin City.
Honours:
Selected for Scotland Under-23 v Wales in December 1958, but withdrew from the match with injury. Reserve for the Scottish League against Scotland in January 1961.
 
Profile:
In armed services at beginning of season 1959-60. "A zestful player verging on international honours. A part-time player who works in an insurance office."".

Source: Blackpool programme, 28th January 1961
Ian Burns

Senior Aberdeen Debut:
Date Result Competition Venue Att. Age at Debut Type
10/08/1957
Aberdeen 5-1 Queen of the South
League Cup G1 22,000 Start

Appearances
Season League League Cup Scottish Cup Europe Total Other
  App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals
1965-66
2
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
0
1964-65
19
0
0
4
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
24
0
0
1
0
0
1963-64
26
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
30
0
0
9
0
0
1961-62
19
0
0
3
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
26
0
0
1
0
0
1960-61
21
0
1
6
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
29
0
1
1
0
0
1959-60
21
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
26
0
0
3
0
0
1958-59
21
0
0
6
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
30
0
0
1
0
0
1957-58
12
0
1
7
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
19
0
5
0
0
0
Totals:
141
0
2
34
0
4
17
0
0
0
0
0
192
0
6
16
0
0
Total Appearances/Goals: 192 6