John Bourke (Scottish footballer)

For similarly named footballers, see John Bourke (disambiguation).

John Bourke
Personal information
Date of birth (1953-12-31) 31 December 1953 (age 71)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1973–1978 Dumbarton[1] 111 (52)
1977–1978 Dundee United 26 (5)
1978–1982 Kilmarnock 140 (42)
1982–1987 Dumbarton 106 (26)
1986–1987 Brechin City 28 (7)
1987–1988 Kilmarnock 11 (2)
Total 422 (134)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Bourke (born 31 December 1953) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a striker for a number of Scottish clubs, including Dumbarton (twice), Dundee United and Kilmarnock (twice). Bourke made more than 400 league appearances during his playing career.

After his football career, Bourke became a secondary school teacher, teaching physical education.[2]

References

  1. ^ McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock – The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
  2. ^ "John Bourke | Former Players".
  • John Bourke at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database


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