Peter Mumby Explained

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]

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  1. News: Register . 1989-01-30 . . 0791-5144 . Dublin . en-ie . subscription.
  2. News: Register . 1989-03-11 . . 0791-5144 . Dublin . en-ie . subscription.
  3. News: Register . 1989-03-15 . . 0791-5144 . Dublin . en-ie . subscription.
  4. News: Register . 1992-08-26 . . 0791-5144 . Dublin . en-ie . subscription.
  5. News: Register . 1992-12-31 . . 0791-5144 . Dublin . en-ie . subscription.