Shamrock Rovers have hit out at Liam Burt for making 'false and inaccurate' claims about the club.
Burt, formerly of both Celtic and Rangers, took to social media on Friday evening in a sensational rant.
The midfielder hit out at Rovers on Instagram, outlining how unhappy he was at how he was treated by the club following a loan spell at Shelbourne. Burt leaked WhatsApp messages which outlined his frustrations.
Rovers responded to the 26-year-old's claims yesterday, labelling them as wrong: "The club feels that it is important that the false and inaccurate accounts of events, as set out by the player, be addressed," a statement read.
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"Prior to the recent mutual cancellation of the player’s contract, Liam underwent surgery on an injury picked up whilst playing on loan at Shelbourne in 2024. The surgery was performed in the UK by a leading specialist at the cost and expense of Shamrock Rovers.
"Liam is on record with the club stating his gratitude and thanks for the support he has received from the club during this period. This sentiment was also echoed by Liam’s advisors who are also on record for thanking Shamrock Rovers F.C. for their professionalism and approach to the player’s formal exit from the club.
"Shamrock Rovers F.C. is extremely disappointed by Liam’s highly inappropriate messages sent to our management team before our important fixture against Shelbourne F.C. last night – we note that these messages were only posted after the player received his financial settlement from the club in lieu of his mutual cancellation.
"We welcome the fact that the player has deleted his comments on social media, however we are reviewing all options available to the club in respect of any recourse we may take in addressing this situation.
"We will make no further comment on this matter at this time."
Burt spent nine years at Rangers after joining them from Celtic's academy in 2010. He then moved back to the Parkhead side in 2019 but stayed only a year before departing.
The former Scotland youth international is now a free agent following the Rovers debacle. It remains to be seen where he will end up next.
