Albert McCann

Albert McCann (1 November 1941 – 9 January 2014) was an English footballer who played as a midfielder, winger or forward.[1]

Albert McCann
Personal information
Date of birth (1941-11-01)1 November 1941
Place of birth Maidenhead, England
Date of death 9 January 2014(2014-01-09) (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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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

  1. Career Stats
  2. "The PFA Premier and Football League Players' Record 1946–1998" Hugman,B.J (Ed) Harpenden Queen Anne Press 1998 1ISBN 9781852915858
  3. Official Club Website
  4. Biography on Pompey Chimes
  5. The News Portsmouth


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