Albert McCann explained

Albert McCann
Birth Date:1 November 1941
Birth Place:Maidenhead, England
Death Place:Havant, England
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1959–1960
Years2:1961–1962
Years3:1962–1974
Caps1:6
Caps2:22
Caps3:338
Goals1:0
Goals2:3
Goals3:85

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

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 and References

  1. http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player5/albertmccann.html 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. http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/news/article/pompey-mourn-mccann-1285007.aspx Official Club Website
  4. http://pompeychimes.webs.com/albertmccann.htm Biography on Pompey Chimes
  5. http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/new-pompey-hall-of-fame-inductee-1-2351770 The News Portsmouth