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Name: Chris McCann
Nationality: Rep of Ireland
Date of Birth: 21/07/1987
Height:6' 1" (185cm)
Weight:11st 11lbs (75.0kg)
Position: Midfielder

Birthplace: Dublin

Honours: Republic Of Ireland U17, U18 and U19.

Throughout the 2007/08 season, Chris has established himself as a first team regular.

The young Premiership prospect has immense talent that has been recognised at both club and International level. His pace and skill as well as an eagerness to learn and improve have seen him make real progress.

The midfielder notched 5 goals for in the 2007/08 season and fans can hope he continues to put in match winning performances in the 2008/09 campaign.

Chris, who was added to the first team squad in the summer of 2005, has been the unanimous choice as Young Player of the Year for two seasons running since being fast-tracked into the first team squad.

The midfielder's rise to prominence saw him form an integral part of the youth team squad that reached the final of the 2005 Youth Alliance Cup. He also impressed in his outings for the reserve team while still a first-year apprentice.

As with fellow Irish rookie Kyle Lafferty, Manager Steve Cotterill had catapulted the Dubliner into his squad for the 2005/06 pre-season matches and, after fitting in well with the senior players and proving his ability on tour in Austria, he was given a squad number.

The teenager made such an impression in the first half of the campaign that he was awarded a professional contract in December 2005, running to the summer of 2009.

He finished the season as a mainstay in central midfield before joining the Republic of Ireland U19 squad in their European Championships Elite Round in Slovakia.

In March 2007, during a season of versatility that saw him operate in a number of defensive and midfield positions, Chris followed in the footsteps of team mates Kyle Lafferty and Michael Duff by signing a new deal until summer 2010.

And a seasonal return of five goals, including a dramatic last minute winner against WBA in late April, gave further evidence that Burnley have unearthed another Irish gem.


Season 2007 - 08

Competition Apps
(as sub)
Goals Yellow
Cards
Red
Cards
League 34  (1) 5 6 1
FA Cup 1  (0) 0 0 0
League Cup 1  (0) 0 1 0
 

Career History:
Club Season Comp. Apps
(as sub)
Goals
Burnley 2006 - 07League 24  (14) 5
  FA Cup 1  (0) 0
  League Cup 1  (0) 0
Burnley 2005 - 06League 15  (8) 2
  FA Cup 1  (0) 0
  League Cup 2  (1) 0
 
 Player Profiles
1 Gabor Kiraly Goalkeeper  
2 Graham Alexander Defender  
4 Michael Duff Defender  
5 Clarke Carlisle Defender  
6 Steven Caldwell Defender  
7 James O'Connor Midfielder  
8 Joey Gudjonsson Midfielder  
9 Ade Akinbiyi Striker  
11 Wade Elliott Midfielder  
12 Brian Jensen Goalkeeper  
14 Steve Jones Striker  
16 Chris McCann Midfielder  
17 Kyle Lafferty Striker  
18 Alan Mahon Midfielder  
19 Jay Rodriguez Striker  
20 Robbie Blake Striker  
22 Besart Berisha Striker  
23 Stephen Jordan Defender  
25 Adam Kay Midfielder  
26 David Unsworth Defender  
28 Alex MacDonald Midfielder  

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