SSE Airtricity League Premier Division side Galway United have announced the signing of former MK Dons goalkeeper Charlie Burns. The 22-year-old English goalkeeper moves to Eamonn Deacy Park from MK Dons, where he spent six years, initially joining
SSE Airtricity League Premier Division side Galway United have announced the signing of former MK Dons goalkeeper Charlie Burns.
The 22-year-old English goalkeeper moves to Eamonn Deacy Park from MK Dons, where he spent six years, initially joining the youth ranks at Stadium:mk before making his first-team debut in 2014 against Leyton Orient in League One.
The 6'5 keeper was rewarded with a new contract and was sent out on loan to gain first-team experience with Cambridge United, Truro City and Hayes & Yeading United.
Under Karl Robinson, Burns made four Championship appearances for MK Dons in 2016, starting against Nottingham Forest, Ipswich Town, Sheffield Wednesday and he came on as a substitute against Brentford.
Burns, who has penned a contract with Galway United until the end of 2017 SSE Airtricity League season, told www.galwayunitedfc.ie that he is settling into his new surroundings quickly and he is excited about beginning a new challenge at Eamonn Deacy Park.
Burns said: "I was impressed by the standard in training and in general, the professional set up at the club, so all around I think it's a great opportunity and a good club for me to be at.
"I think I've learned as much as I can from training, now I'm at the age where I need to be out playing games and learning and gaining experience from match environments, so hopefully I can push Conor (Winn) as hard as possible and I can get some game time."
