Oliver McBurnie

Oliver McBurnie
Personal information
Full nameOliver McBurnie[1]
Date of birth4 June 1996
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[2]
Playing positionStriker
Club information
Current team
Bradford City
Number17
Youth career
Bradford City
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2013–Bradford City15(0)
2015→ Chester (loan)4(1)
2015→ Chester (loan)10(4)
National team‡
2014–Scotland U194(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:44, 25 April 2015 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23:03, 5 April 2015 (UTC)

Oliver McBurnie (born 4 June 1996) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Bradford City, as a striker.

Club career

McBurnie played youth football for Bradford City, but played for Manchester United in the 2013 Milk Cup.[2]

McBurnie was given a three-year professional contract by the club on 23 August 2013.[3][4]

In September 2013, McBurnie was called up for a training camp by the Scotland under-19 national team.[5]

In November 2013, Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson stated that he was considering involving McBurnie with the club's first team squad.[6] He made his professional debut on 9 November 2013, in the FA Cup, appearing as a substitute.[7] He later spoke about his desire for further first-team action,[8] and made his first senior start in December 2013.[9]

He was offered a new contract by the club at the end of the 2013–14 season.[10][11][12] McBurnie later spoke about his first season as a professional, describing it as "ridiculous."[13] He also spoke about his excitement ahead of the 2014–15 season.[14] In September 2014 manager Phil Parkinson told McBurnie to "step up to the plate" and make the most of the first-team appearances he was making following an injury to regular started James Hanson.[15] In October 2014 Parkinson hinted that McBurnie would be sent out on loan.[16]

McBurnie joined Chester on a one-month loan deal on 22 January 2015.[17] He was recalled early, returning to Bradford on 20 February 2015 following injuries to first-team players.[18] Manager Phil Parkinson thought the loan spell had been beneficial to McBurnie's development.[19] He re-joined Chester on loan on 6 March.[20]

International career

McBurnie was called up to the Scotland U19's squad in November 2014. He made his debut in a 1–1 draw against the Netherlands.[21][22] in April 2015 he was praised by under-19 manager Ricky Sbragia, and subsequently by club manager Phil Parkinson.[23]

Career statistics

As of 25 April 2015.[24]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bradford City 2013–14 8010000090
2014–15 70102010110
Total 150202010200
Chester (loan) 2014–15 14500—00145
Career total 295202010345

References

  1. ↑ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 55. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Simon Parker (10 August 2013). "‘Starstruck’ Bradford City youth team striker Oliver McBurnie is Manchester United's golden boy". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  3. ↑ Simon Parker (23 August 2013). "In-form Oliver McBurnie given three-year deal at Bradford City". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  4. ↑ "McBurnie signs pro deal". Bradford City A.F.C. 23 August 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  5. ↑ "McBurnie picked for Scotland training". Bradford City A.F.C. 27 August 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  6. ↑ "Boss looking to get McBurnie involved". Bradford City A.F.C. 4 November 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2013.
  7. ↑ "Rotherham 3 – 0 Bradford". BBC Sport. 9 November 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  8. ↑ Ross Heppenstall (11 November 2013). "Teenage hot-shot Oliver begs for more after Bradford City debut". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  9. ↑ Simon Parker (4 February 2014). "Rookie Bantams striker Oliver McBurnie enjoying whirlwind ride as he reveals confidence growing with every game". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  10. ↑ "TRIO TO LEAVE THE CLUB". Bradford City A.F.C. 7 May 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
  11. ↑ Simon Parker (7 May 2014). "Garry Thompson and Matthew Bates not offered new Bradford City deals at Valley Parade". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
  12. ↑ "Bradford City: Garry Thompson and Matthew Bates released". BBC Sport. 8 May 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
  13. ↑ Simon Parker (16 May 2014). "Brief period of reflection for Bradford City hot-shot Oliver McBurnie". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  14. ↑ "Oliver McBurnie keen to take next step with Bradford City". Telegraph & Argus. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
  15. ↑ "Kid gloves come off for Bradford City rookie McBurnie". Telegraph & Argus. 26 September 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
  16. ↑ Simon Parker (20 October 2014). "Parkinson wants McBurnie to rebuild confidence away from Bradford City". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  17. ↑ "Bantams striker set to join Blues". Chester F.C. 22 January 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
  18. ↑ Simon Parker (20 February 2015). "Bantams striker McBurnie returns to Valley Parade with a glowing reference". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
  19. ↑ Simon Parker (21 February 2015). "Bradford City: Spell away was Chest the job for McBurnie". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  20. ↑ "McBurnie heads back to Chester". Sky Sports. 6 March 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  21. ↑ http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/news/article/mcburnie-earns-first-scotland-cap-2084615.aspx
  22. ↑ http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/football_player_profile.cfm?page=2492&playerID=364923&squadID=9
  23. ↑ Simon Parker (18 April 2015). "Parky confident Bantams break will be making of McBurnie". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  24. ↑ Oliver McBurnie career statistics at Soccerbase