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Peter McCann (footballer, born 1981)

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Peter McCann
Personal information
Date of birth (1981-08-18) 18 August 1981 (age 43)
Place of birth Dublin,Ireland
Position(s) Defender, midfielder, winger
Team information
Current team
Oxford Sunnyside
Youth career
Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2005 Portadown
2005–2007 Glentoran
2007–2010 Lisburn Distillery
2010–2011 Newry City
2011–2012 Glenavon
2012–2013 Donegal Celtic
2016–2018 Rathfriland Rangers
2018–2020 Lurgan Celtic
2020– Oxford Sunnyside
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Peter McCann (born 18 August 1981) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a defender, midfielder, or winger for Oxford Sunnyside.

Career

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In 2001, McCann signed for Northern Irish side Portadown. In 2005, he signed for Northern Irish side Glentoran. He was described as "recognised as one of the most talented players in the Irish League" while playing for the club.[1] In 2007, he signed for Northern Irish side Lisburn Distillery. In 2010, he signed for Northern Irish side Newry City. In 2011, he signed for Northern Irish side Glenavon. In 2012, he signed for Northern Irish side Donegal Celtic. In 2016, he signed for Northern Irish side Rathfriland Rangers. In 2018, he signed for Northern Irish side Lurgan Celtic. In 2020, he signed for Northern Irish side Oxford Sunnyside. He helped the club win the league.[2]

Style of play

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McCann mainly operates as a defender, midfielder, or winger. He is known for his versatility.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "McCann's on mission". Mirror.
  2. ^ "Twenty-one years after winning Irish League title, midfielder enjoying more final day league success at 41". newsletter.co.uk.
  3. ^ "McCann right back in the spotlight". belfasttelegraph.co.uk.