Luke O'Neill: Defender joins Southend after Burnley release

In addition to two spells with Southend, Luke O'Neill spent time on loan at York, Scunthorpe and Leyton Orient from Burnley

Defender Luke O'Neill has joined Southend United on a two-year deal after Burnley cancelled his contract by mutual consent.

O'Neill, 24, initially joined Southend on a month-long loan last month, but is yet to feature for the League One club.

In another previous loan spell at Roots Hall in 2014, the former Leicester trainee made one appearance.

He featured in only one league game for Burnley since moving to the Clarets from Mansfield Town in 2012.

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