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Tuesday 26th July 2011

Burke joins Ayr

Experienced midfielder joins Honest Men

Alex Burke in action for Ayr United in a pre-season friendly against Manchester United XI (25-7-11)Ayr United have signed midfielder Alex Burke, who was once a Scottish Cup winner with their Ayrshire rivals Kilmarnock. The 33-year-old impressed Somerset Park boss Brian Reid in pre-season friendly games against St. Mirren, St. Johnstone and Girvan after being released in the summer by First Division Champions Dunfermline Athletic.

As well as Killie and the Pars Burke has played for Clydebank, Falkirk, Berwick Rangers, Queen of the South, Ross County and St Mirren.

Ayr boss Brian Reid said, “We need some experience for the First Division and Alex won a winners medal in it last season. You do not get much better than that.”