Hugh Burns


Hugh Burns is a Scottish former professional football player who is best known for his time with Rangers and Kilmarnock.

Club career

Burns began his career with Cambuslang Rangers before joining Rangers. Whilst at Ibrox he made over fifty appearances in the league and played both legs in a UEFA Cup game against CA Osasuna in 1985. He signed for Hamilton Academical on loan the following season then moved on to Heart of Midlothian in 1987.
He had spells at Dunfermline Athletic, Fulham and second spell with Hamilton Academical. In 1991, he joined Kilmarnock and made over forty appearances, then switched to Ayrshire rivals Ayr United. A two-year spell at Somerset Park saw him play over sixty games before winding down his career with Dumbarton. He then moved back to the Junior leagues with Larkhall Thistle.

Media work

Burns is a pundit on the Talking Football programme on Rock Sport Radio.