| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Simon John Burman [1] | ||
| Date of birth | 26 November 1965 [1] | ||
| Place of birth | Ipswich, England [1] | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) [2] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder, winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Colchester United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1984–1987 | Colchester United | 32 | (3) |
| Weymouth | |||
| Total | 32 | (3) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Simon John Burman (born 26 November 1965) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder or as a winger in the Football League for Colchester United.
Born in Ipswich, Burman began his career with Colchester United, signing on professional terms after coming through the club's youth system. [1] He made his debut on 29 March 1985 in a 2–1 win against Tranmere Rovers, [3] and scored his first goal for the club in a 2–2 away draw at Exeter City on 8 March 1986. [4] He was never able to establish himself as a first-team regular, appearing 32 times in three seasons. [5] His final game came in a 0–0 draw with Leyton Orient at Layer Road on 7 November 1986 [6] before leaving to join Weymouth. [1]
The 2009–10 season was Colchester United's 68th season in their history and second successive season in the third tier of English football, League One. Alongside competing in the League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Football League Trophy.
The 2010–11 season was Colchester United's 69th season in their history and third successive season in the third tier of English football, League One. Alongside competing in the League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Football League Trophy.
The 2008–09 season was Colchester United's 67th season in their history and first season back in the third tier of English football following relegation, League One. Alongside competing in League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Football League Trophy.
The 1997–98 season was Colchester United's 56th season in their history and their sixth consecutive season in the fourth tier of English football, the Third Division. Alongside competing in the Third Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Football League Trophy.
The 1995–96 season was Colchester United's 54th season in their history and their fourth consecutive season in the fourth tier of English football, the Third Division. Alongside competing in the Third Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Football League Trophy.
The 1988–89 season was Colchester United's 47th season in their history and eighth consecutive season in fourth tier of English football, the Fourth Division. Alongside competing in the Fourth Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Associate Members' Cup.
The 1987–88 season was Colchester United's 46th season in their history and seventh consecutive season in fourth tier of English football, the Fourth Division. Alongside competing in the Fourth Division, the club also participated in the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Associate Members' Cup.
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