Mark Canning (footballer)

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Mark Canning
Personal information
Date of birth (1983-09-12) 12 September 1983 (age 39)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Arthurlie
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2000–2005 Kilmarnock 7 (1)
2005 Stirling Albion 16 (1)
2006–2009 Dumbarton 84 (3)
2009–2010 Albion Rovers 22 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 April 2010

Mark Canning (born 12 September 1983 in Glasgow) is a Scottish footballer.

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Career

Canning started his career at Kilmarnock, making his debut on 23 August 2001 in a 1–0 win over Glenavon in the UEFA Cup. His league debut came nearly eight months later in May 2002 when he replaced Shaun Dillon during a 2–2 draw with Dundee United. [1] However Canning struggled to establish himself in the side and was released by Kilmarnock in 2005, joining Stirling Albion. [2]

He remained at Forthbank Stadium for a short time, later joining Dumbarton, [3] where he established himself in the first team, making over 90 appearances in all competitions during a three-year spell. Despite helping the side to the Scottish Third Division title, Canning was released by the club at the end of the season, instead signing with Albion Rovers. [4] He made his debut on 25 July 2009 as a last minute substitute during a 2–0 win over Ayr United in the Challenge Cup, his first goal coming on 10 October in a 2–0 win over Elgin City. [5]

On 27 August 2010, Canning left Albion Rovers he left and now he is playing amateur football. [6]

On 10 January 2020, Canning signed for Junior Side Arthurlie [7]

Honours

Dumbarton

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References

  1. ↑ "United comeback seals draw". BBC Sport. 12 May 2002. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
  2. ↑ "Di Giacomo joins Stirling on loan". BBC Sport. 10 January 2005. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
  3. ↑ "Dumbarton poised to sign Canning". BBC Sport. 3 July 2006. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
  4. ↑ "Seven head for Cliftonhill squad". BBC Sport. 11 June 2009. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
  5. ↑ "Elgin City 0-2 Albion Rovers". BBC Sport. 10 October 2009. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
  6. ↑ "Martin's Men | SPFL".
  7. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/arthurliefcofficial [ user-generated source ]
  8. ↑ "Annan 1-3 Dumbarton". BBC Sport. 9 May 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2017.


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