David Burrows: Defender  Nickname:  Date of Birth:  25.10.1968  Squad: number:  With the Reds:  1988-1993  Height:  Weight:  Bought from:  West Bromwich Albion  Signed for LFC:  Ј550,000 - 20.10.1988  Debut:  22nd October 1988 v Coventry City (H) D1 draw 0-0 (Aged 19)  Debut goal:  31.08.1991  1st team league games:  146  (11 as sub)  1st team league goals:  3  Total 1st team games:  193  (12 as sub)  Total 1st team goals:  3  Contract expiry:  17.09.1993, transfered to West Ham United, player exchange  International caps:  England U-21 7  International goals:   International debut:   Characteristics:  Former clubs:  West Bromwich Albion, West Ham United, Everton, Coventry City, Birmingham City, Sheffield Wednesday  Birth Place:  Dudley, West Midlands, England  Honours:  1 Division One Championship 89-90, 1 FA Cup 91-92, 2 Charity Shield 89, 90 (shared)   Runners up:  1 Charity Shield 93  Personal Honours:  Fact:  Website:

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  Left back David Burrows arrived at Anfield in a 500,000 pounds deal from West Bromwich Albion in October 1988. He made his debut at Anfield in the 1-1 draw with Millwall and almost scored with a fierce shot that just shaved the bar.

  An all-action player, Burrows formed a good partnership down the left with John Barnes. A fierce tackler, 'Bugsy' got his fair share of bookings and gave away the occasional penalty with a rash challenge but he was popular at Liverpool.

  Burrows always gave 100 per cent and was always committed for the Reds cause. He was disappointed to miss out on a place in the team for the 1989 FA Cup Final with Everton at Wembley, which went to Steve Staunton.

  However, Burrows bounced back the following season to play his part in helping Liverpool win the league title. He scored his first goal in the 3-1 Merseyside derby win over Everton in September 1991, with a fierce angled drive past Neville Southall in front of the Kop.

  Under Graeme Souness, Burrows days at Anfield were numbered and just after the start of the 1993-94 season he was sold, alongside Mike Marsh, to West Ham United in a swap deal for Julian Dicks. Most Liverpool fans were sorry to see him leave Anfield.

  Burrows wasn't away from Merseyside for long however, and returned for a short spell with Everton before he was on his travels again to Coventry City. He is currently at Birmingham City, but suffered another disappointment in a cup final when he was left out of the 16 to play Liverpool in the Worthington Cup Final at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.

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  Tenacious full back David Burows was signed by Kenny Dalglish for 500,000 pounds from West Bromwhich Albion in October 1998. An England u21 international, he was one of the most promising youngsters in the country and Liverpool had to beat off several other top sides to secure his signature.

  The Dudley born youngster was thrown in at the deep end due to an injury crisis, and responded magnificently with a string of good performances at left back and on the left side of midfield.

  His tough tackling style and total commitment made him a hit with the fans, but also meant he was no stranger to the referee's notebook. He was a highly competitive player, but could also be more than a tad reckless with his challenges, although there was never any malice in his game.

  'Bugsy' had an excellent left foot and a fine engine, and was a very good servant to the club in the five years he was there. His scrunched up face and permanent grimace was a feature of the Liverpool side for much of the late 80's/early 90's, as he vied with fellow youngster Steve Staunton for the left back berth.

  Like Staunton, Burrows was also versatile. Dalglish occasionally used him as a midfield marker, and he also played as an emergency centre half where he performed admirably.

  Burrows even played in goal during a European game in Moscow. Bruce Grobbelaar was sent off for a professional foul, and Burrows took over the gloves. He even came close to making himself an instant hero by coming agonisingly close to saving a penalty, as the reds' crashed to a 4-2 defeat.

  When Dalglish quit, the writing was on the wall for the likeable midlander, as Kenny's successor Graeme Souness never really fancied him. David was eventually shipped off to West Ham along with Mike Marsh and a wedge of cash in the deal which brought Julian Dicks to Anfield.

  At Liverpool Burrows looked a very good player. Maybe not top class but he certainly didn't look out of place. After leaving, he looked distinctly ordinary, bouncing around from one mediocre club to another, but he's still one of the better left backs the club has had in the last twenty years or so.

  by Dave Usher

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