Albert McCann (1 November 1941 – 9 January 2014) was an English footballer who played as a midfielder, winger or forward.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 1 November 1941 | ||
Place of birth | Maidenhead, England | ||
Date of death | 9 January 2014 | (aged 72)||
Place of death | Havant, England | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1959–1960 | Luton Town | 6 | (0) |
1961–1962 | Coventry City | 22 | (3) |
1962–1974 | Portsmouth | 338 | (85) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
McCann began his career with Luton Town[2] but made only 6 league appearances before joining Coventry City (22 League appearances). He moved to Portsmouth in 1962 and would enjoy a 12-year stay at the club, becoming a fan favourite[3] and a regular scorer and creator of goals on the wings, in midfield or up front.[4] He was inducted into the club's "Hall of Fame" in March 2011.[5]
Notes
edit- ^ Career Stats
- ^ "The PFA Premier and Football League Players' Record 1946–1998" Hugman,B.J (Ed) Harpenden Queen Anne Press 1998 1ISBN 9781852915858
- ^ Official Club Website
- ^ Biography on Pompey Chimes
- ^ The News Portsmouth