Ryan Burns (born 8 September 1992) is a Northern Irish

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player who is currently playing for

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Career

Early years

Burns started his career with Cliftonville where he was capped by Northern Ireland at Under-18 level. He made his first team debut for the club, aged 17 in the Setanta Cup against Sligo. He studied at Corpus Christi College, Belfast.

Oldham Athletic

After visiting Oldham Athletic on trial in April 2010, along with

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he joined the club in May 2010 on a two-year scholarship. He was named in matchday squads and was an unused substitute in matches against Accrington Stanley and Dagenham early in the 2010/11 season before making his senior debut for the club on 30 April 2011, starting the League One match against Swindon Town. Burns was not offered a professional contract and so was informed he was being released by Oldham in April 2012 .

Career statistics

'' correct as of 30 April 2011''

References

External links

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Oldham Athletic profileIrish FA profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Burns, Ryan Living people 1992 births Association footballers from Belfast Men's association footballers from Northern Ireland English Football League players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players Cliftonville F.C. players Portadown F.C. players Carrick Rangers F.C. players Men's association football midfielders