Peter McCann (footballer, born 1981)

Peter McCann

Personal information
Date of birth	(1981-08-18) 18 August 1981 (age 43)
Place of birth	Northern 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

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

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

References

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.