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11 Facts About Burton O'Brien

1.

Burton O'Brien was born on 10 June 1981 and is a Scottish former professional footballer, who played as a central midfielder.

2.

Burton O'Brien joined Alloa Athletic in June 2015 where he spent one season before signing for Cowdenbeath.

3.

Burton O'Brien went on to coach at St Mirren U18s seeing several players move to the first team during his time at the club.

4.

Burton O'Brien moved back on loan for the rest of the season, and scored his first and only goal for St Mirren with a free-kick against Hamilton Academical.

5.

Burton O'Brien made only one first-team appearance for Blackburn Rovers during his time at Ewood Park in an English League Cup match against Portsmouth before leaving the club for Livingston in 2002.

6.

In September 2002, Burton O'Brien moved back to Scotland after Scottish Premier League side Livingston agreed a deal to sign him and his teammate David McNamee from Blackburn Rovers.

7.

On 14 July 2005, Burton O'Brien signed for English Championship side Sheffield Wednesday on a three-year contract after the midfielder rejected a new contract offer from Livingston.

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8.

Burton O'Brien featured strongly in his first season at the club making 47 appearances in all competitions, but played less the following season after manager Paul Sturrock left, making only 22 appearances.

9.

Burton O'Brien returned to Scotland once more by signing for Falkirk.

10.

Burton O'Brien spent three seasons at Falkirk before being released in 2011.

11.

On 4 June 2013, Burton O'Brien signed a new two-year contract with the club, keeping him at Almondvale until the summer of 2015.