10th August 1962

Motherwell, Lanarkshire

John Burke played three times for Exeter City in the spring of 1983. He joined the club from Sheffield United and later played for Chester before returning to Lanarkshire where he had started his career. 

A Scottish schools international, Joh was signed by Sheffield United from Motherwell in July 1980 but he never made a league appearance for the club. He moved to Exeter City on a short term contract in March 1983 and played three times against Walsall, Bradford City and Bristol Rovers. 

Not retained at the end of the season, John signed for Chester City where he made another three league appearances before returning to the Motherwell area to sign for Larkhall Thistle.

Exeter City league games only

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