John Bourke (footballer)

Not to be confused with John Burke (footballer).
John Bourke
Personal information
Date of birth31 December 1953
Place of birthGlasgow, Scotland
Playing positionStriker (Retired)
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1973–1977Dumbarton110(51)
1977–1978Dundee United26(20)
1978–1982Kilmarnock140(42)
1982–1986Dumbarton106(99)
1986–1987Brechin City28(7)
1987–1988Kilmarnock11(2)
2000-2002St Roch's22(0)
Total443(221)
National team
1980-1984Scotland10(8)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (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.

Bourke was also a secondary school teacher teaching Physical Education at St Mungos Secondary School in Glasgow for many years.

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