Peter Mumby | |
Birth Date: | 22 February 1969 |
Birth Place: | Bradford, England |
Position: | Striker |
Years1: | 1987–1989 |
Caps1: | 6 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Years2: | 1988–1989 |
Clubs2: | → Shamrock Rovers (loan) |
Caps2: | 6 |
Goals2: | 4 |
Years3: | 1989–1992 |
Caps3: | 46 |
Goals3: | 9 |
Years4: | 1992–1993 |
Caps4: | 32 |
Goals4: | 8 |
Peter Mumby (born 22 February 1969) is an English retired professional footballer who played as a striker.
Mumby signed for Shamrock Rovers on loan in January 1989 and scored on his League of Ireland debut at Oriel Park on the 29th.[1] In his next appearance, he wrote himself into the history books by scoring a hat-trick against rivals Bohemian F.C.[2] He was on target again the following week as Rovers beat Home Farm in a FAI Cup quarter final replay.[3] His last goal for The Hoops was in a FAI Cup semi final second leg against Derry City. He scored a total of 6 in 9 total appearances for Rovers.
Afterwards, Burnley returned to sign for Noel King at Limerick F.C. in August 1992.[4] Mumby scored in the 1992/93 FAI League Cup Final as Limerick defeated St Patrick's Athletic 2–0 to win his only senior medal.[5]