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Burton raring to go

Image: Deon Burton: Laws made the difference

Scunthorpe striker Deon Burton admits he cannot wait to get started after joining the club on Monday.

Burton, 36, penned a one-year deal at Glanford Park following a successful trial and links up again with Iron boss Brian Laws, who was his manager at Sheffield Wednesday. The former Portsmouth and Derby forward most recently enjoyed a spell with Gillingham where he netted 12 goals in 39 appearances. "First and foremost, Brian Laws attracted me to the club. I've played under him and Russ Wilcox before," he told the club's official website. "Hopefully I can bring goals, experience and a calming influence to the team. I'm very experienced and that always helps bringing through the younger lads. "There are a lot of good, young lads here so that can only help."

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