George Burroughs back on board with Telford
AFC Telford United have completed an eve-of-season swoop for George Burroughs.
The 21-year-old defender has agreed terms with the club after figuring in their final pre-season friendly against Tamworth.
Burroughs is known to Bucks fans having had a loan spell with the club during the 2022/23 season when he was at Coventry City.
His stint spanned the management reigns of current boss Kevin Wilkin and his predecessor Paul Carden, but it was cut short when City recalled him to loan him out higher up the football pyramid.
Burroughs, who can operate at full-back or centre-half, will go straight into the squad for tomorrow’s Southern Premier Central opener away to Biggleswade Town.
Boss Wilkin had stressed the need for reinforcements and is delighted to get the deal over the line.
“I’m pleased to get him on board,” said Wilkin. “He’s 21 years old now, and was with us probably 18 months ago, and I think the thing that George needs to do now is play some consistent games. He’s got a nice profile; he’s strengthened up, and I’m looking forward to working with him.”
Several clubs were eager to sign Burroughs but he favoured a move back to Telford.
“I’m really happy to be here again, and it’s definitely a more positive feeling around the club,” he said. “I’m looking forward to contributing, hopefully to a promotion.”