Mark Corcoran

Mark Corcoran

Personal information
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.

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.

External links

• Mark Corcoran at Soccerbase