Mark Corcoran
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Mark Christian Corcoran | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Partick Thistle | ||
Number | 11 | ||
Youth career | |||
Linlithgow Rose | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2003–2005 | Hamilton Academical | 72 | (6) |
2005–2008 | St. Mirren | 79 | (7) |
2008–2009 | Hamilton Academical | 13 | (0) |
2009– | Partick Thistle | 28 | (4) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 April 2010 |
Mark Corcoran (born 30 November 1980 in Perth) is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for Scottish First Division club Partick Thistle. He plays in midfield, however is also able to play up the left wing and upfront. Corcoran, or 'Coco' as he is affectively known to fans is noted for his skillful play and excellent pace, gaining many plaudits throughout Scottish football.
Career
Corcaran began his career at junior side Tayport before moving toLinlithgow Rose.
Corcoran, who previously played for Hamilton Academical joined St Mirren in 2005 on a free transfer. He made 39 league appearances for the Buddies, before signing a pre-contract with former club Hamilton on 28 April 2008.[1]
On 28 July 2009 Mark signed for Scottish First Division Partick Thistle. Mark generally occupies the left wing role for Thistle wearing the number 11 shirt, but has also been used up front to make use of his pace, and recently played on the right, scoring a terrific long range goal. Corcoran suffered from fitness issues when first playing for Thistle and often would not complete 90 minutes, but has since improved his fitness and consistently plays full matches, retaining an excellent work rate throughout.
References
- ^ "Corcoran going back to Hamilton". BBC News. 2008-04-28. Retrieved May 1, 2008.
External links
- Mark Corcoran at Soccerbase
- 1980 births
- Hamilton Academical F.C. players
- Scottish Junior Football Association players
- Living people
- People from Perth, Scotland
- Scottish Football League players
- Scottish footballers
- Scottish Premier League players
- St. Mirren F.C. players
- Partick Thistle F.C. players
- Association football wingers
- Scottish football midfielder stubs