DORCHESTER Town midfielder Harry Burns has decided to take a break from football, the Magpies have confirmed.

Burns, who played nine times this season, joined Dorchester for good at the beginning of the 2021/22 season.

Dorchester utilised Burns during several loans in the previous campaign before Weymouth released the student earlier in summer.

Burns’ decision allows him to concentrate on his final-year studies at university.

“I’d just like to say thank you to the coaching staff and the club for their support this season and with my decision,” he said in a statement.

“I wish the club and squad the success they deserve this season and in the future.

“The club has been great with helping me develop and giving me opportunities, and I can’t thank everyone enough for that.”

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Burns, a former Terras youth product, may not get the chance to play for new boss Glenn Howes, who was appointed on Tuesday.