Francis BURNS | 1967-1972 | PES Stats Database (Golden Era Backup)

BURNS PES STATS | 1967-1972

electric_trigger Francis BURNS | 1967-1972 Club: Manchester United Number: 2 Position: *SB Nationality: Scottish Era: 1967-1972, aged 19-24 Foot: R Side: R Length: 175 Weight: ? Attack: 66 Defence: 71 Balance: 78 Stamina: 83 Top Speed: 80 Acceleration: 79 Response: 75 Agility: 83 Dribble Accuracy: 77 Dribble Speed: 80 Short Pass Accuracy: 74 Short Pass Speed: 80 Long Pass Accuracy: 77 Long Pass Speed: 75 Shot Accuracy: 64 Shot Power: 80 Shot Technique: 65 Free Kick: 62 Curling: 65 Header: 75 Jump: 80 Technique: 78 Aggression: 72 Mentality: 73 Keeper Skill: 50 Team Work: 73 Injury Tolerance: B Condition/Fitness: 6 Weak Foot Accuracy: 5 Weak Foot frequency: 5 Special Abilities *Side *Sliding Francis Burns was a polished competitive defender and former captain of Scotland schoolboys who just short of pace to be truly outstanding. He was unlucky to miss the 1968 European Cup Final as he was dropped in favour of the experienced Shay Brennan. Though dedicated to fitness he was subject to three cartilage operations in 18 months but fought back to win his only Scottish cap in 1969 against Austria. After 156 appearances and 7 goals, Francis Burns was signed by Ted Bates for £50,000 for Southampton in 1972. Unfortunately, his injury jinx continued and he required a further cartilage operation as well as suffering a serious thigh injury. He was unable to displace Joe Kirkup as the first-choice left-back and towards the end of the season he lost his place to up and coming youngster Steve Mills. He made 21 league appearances for the Saints, before moving back to Lancashire. He became former United teammate Bobby Charlton's first signing as manager of Preston North End in 1973, making his debut for the Deepdale club against Aston Villa on 25 August 1973 and ended his first season being named as the club's Player of the Year. He made a total of 314 appearances (including 2 as substitute) and scored 9 league goals for Preston. He moved to Shamrock Rovers in October 1981 making his debut on the 11th at Glenmalure Park. In total he made 20 appearances which included a League Cup Final loss on New Year's Eve. His experience and motivational qualities were a big help to that young Hoops side. Francis BURNS | 1967-1972 | PES Stats Database (Golden Era Backup)