Steven Cann Explained

Steven Cann
Fullname:Steven Cann
Birth Date:20 January 1988
Birth Place:South Africa
Currentclub:Port Talbot Town
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthclubs1:Derby County
Years1:2006–2007
Years2:2007–2009
Years3:2009–2012
Years4:2012–2014
Years5:2014–
Clubs1:Derby County
Clubs2:Rotherham United
Clubs3:Aberystwyth Town
Clubs4:Carmarthen Town
Clubs5:Port Talbot Town
Caps1:0
Caps2:2
Caps3:92
Caps4:53
Caps5:57
Goals1:0
Goals2:0
Goals3:0
Goals4:0
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2004
Nationalyears2:2006
Nationalyears3:2009–
Nationalteam1:Wales U17
Nationalteam2:Wales U19
Nationalteam3:Wales Semi-Pro
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalcaps3:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:18:35, 29 April 2016 (UTC)
Ntupdate:08:43, 14 October 2010 (UTC)

Steven Cann (born 20 January 1988) is a South African-born Welsh footballer who plays for Welsh Premier League side Port Talbot Town.

Club career

Having started his career at Derby County, Cann was released in June 2007.[1] After his release by Derby, Cann joined Rotherham United on 31 July 2007, after impressing in a trial.[2] He played his first game for the Millers in a 3-0 FA Cup loss to Aldershot Town. In his next game for the Millers, in the Football League Trophy Northern Semi-Final against Darlington, Cann saved 2 penalties in a 4–2 shoot out win,[3] including saving one with his groin, enabling the Millers to progress to the Northern Final.

Cann was released by Rotherham at the end of the 2008–09 season, joining Welsh Premier League side Aberystwyth Town,[4] making his debut in a 4–0 win over Caersws on the opening day of the season. Having previously been with the club on a non-contract basis, Cann signed a permanent contract with Aberystwyth on 4 December 2009. Manager Alan Morgan praised Cann's form stating: "Steve, in my eyes, is the best goalkeeper in the Welsh Premier."[5] In his first year with the club, Cann made 29 league appearances before an injury ruled him out for the final month of the season.[6]

Following a two-season spell with Carmarthen Town, Cann joined fellow Welsh Premier League outfit Port Talbot Town.[7]

International career

Cann has represented Wales Under 19 and was called to the under 19 squad for the 2006 Milk Cup.[8] He is eligible to play for three countries Wales, South Africa and England.

On 8 September 2009, Cann made his debut for the Wales semi-professional side as a substitute during a 2–1 defeat to Poland.[9]

Notes and References

  1. News: Experienced pair to leave Derby. BBC Sport. 2007-06-01. 2007-08-01.
  2. News: Rotherham bag ex-Derby goalkeeper. BBC Sport. 2007-07-31. 2007-08-01.
  3. Web site: Rotherham 1-1 Darlington . . 2008-12-16 . 2009-12-04.
  4. Web site: Aber sign shoot-out hero Cann . welsh-premier.com . 2008-08-12 . 2009-12-04.
  5. Web site: Keeper Cann wins Park Avenue deal . welsh-premier.com . 2009-12-04 . 2009-12-04.
  6. Web site: Robins' blow as Aber recall 'keeper . welsh-premier.com . 2010-03-31 . 2010-04-25.
  7. Web site: Town swoop for Cann. Port Talbot Town F.C. . 2014-06-20 . 2014-06-20.
  8. News: Wales U19 set for Milk Cup action. BBC Sport. 2006-07-10. 2007-08-01.
  9. Web site: Wales 1-2 Poland . faw.org.uk . 2009-09-08 . 2009-10-09.