Ryan McCann
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Ryan McCann is a Scottish professional association footballer who plays in either midfield or at right back and who is currently at Stockport County
. His career is most notable for a goal he scored for Queen of the South
from 84 yards meriting an application to the Guiness Book of Records as the longest distance goal scored by an outfield player. He most recently played for Scottish Football League Division 1 club Ayr United.
, where he made one solitary appearance in an end of season game. He then had a 6 month loan spell at St. Johnstone, before heading to Hartlepool
for over a year, where he only made five appearances. McCann then headed back to St Johnstone in September 2004, where he amassed a total of 41 league appearances in two seasons.
McCann was listed as a trialist in Clyde's third Scottish First Division
match of the 2006–07 season, against Dundee
, and was signed on a permanent contract a week later. His time at Clyde was interrupted with many niggling injuries, though he did get an extended run in the team from January 2007 onwards, due to other midfielders leaving the club in the January transfer window. In July 2007, McCann turned down a new contract at Clyde in favour of signing with Irish side Bohemians
and scored his first goal for Bohs in a 1–1 draw with Drogheda United in August 2007. In November 2007, McCann finished his short spell at Bohemians
when it was decided that his contract was not to be renewed.
He signed for Dumfries
club Queen of the South
in December 2007 having trained with the club previously. In March 2008, McCann notably scored from 84 yards for Queens meriting an application to the Guinness book of records in a 2–0 victory against Dundee
. This secured Queens' first Scottish Cup
quarter final victory since 1950. McCann also played in the 4–3 semi final victory over Aberdeen
and in the 3–2 Cup Final
defeat to Rangers
. In a four month spell McCann played 20 games for Queens, scoring once.
On 20 June 2008 the Queens website announced that McCann would be leaving the club. He signed for Football League Two
side Morecambe
in June 2008. McCann moved back to Dumfries in January 2009, less than a year after leaving for England.
He signed for Airdrie United
in September 2009 on a one year deal, after impressing on trial. He made his debut for Airdrie United against Ayr
at Somerset Park
.
On Friday the 29th of July 2011 he passed a medical and completed a move to Stockport County.
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
. His career is most notable for a goal he scored for Queen of the South
Queen of the South
For other uses see Queen of the South Queen of the South is an alternative title for the Queen of Sheba. The phrase Queen of the South is used in the New Testament and is attributed to Jesus Christ....
from 84 yards meriting an application to the Guiness Book of Records as the longest distance goal scored by an outfield player. He most recently played for Scottish Football League Division 1 club Ayr United.
Playing career
McCann began his career with CelticCeltic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
, where he made one solitary appearance in an end of season game. He then had a 6 month loan spell at St. Johnstone, before heading to Hartlepool
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
for over a year, where he only made five appearances. McCann then headed back to St Johnstone in September 2004, where he amassed a total of 41 league appearances in two seasons.
McCann was listed as a trialist in Clyde's third Scottish First Division
Scottish Football League First Division
The Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
match of the 2006–07 season, against Dundee
Dundee F.C.
Dundee Football Club, founded in 1893, are a football club based in the city of Dundee, Scotland. They are nicknamed The Dee or The Dark Blues and play their home matches at Dens Park. Their shirt colour is dark blue. Dundee currently play in the Scottish First Division, having been relegated from...
, and was signed on a permanent contract a week later. His time at Clyde was interrupted with many niggling injuries, though he did get an extended run in the team from January 2007 onwards, due to other midfielders leaving the club in the January transfer window. In July 2007, McCann turned down a new contract at Clyde in favour of signing with Irish side Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
and scored his first goal for Bohs in a 1–1 draw with Drogheda United in August 2007. In November 2007, McCann finished his short spell at Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
when it was decided that his contract was not to be renewed.
He signed for Dumfries
Dumfries
Dumfries is a market town and former royal burgh within the Dumfries and Galloway council area of Scotland. It is near the mouth of the River Nith into the Solway Firth. Dumfries was the county town of the former county of Dumfriesshire. Dumfries is nicknamed Queen of the South...
club Queen of the South
Queen of the South F.C.
Queen of the South Football Club is a Scottish professional football club founded in 1919 and located in Dumfries. The club currently plays in the Scottish First Division, the second tier of Scottish football. They are officially nicknamed The Doonhamers, but usually referred to as Queens or QoS...
in December 2007 having trained with the club previously. In March 2008, McCann notably scored from 84 yards for Queens meriting an application to the Guinness book of records in a 2–0 victory against Dundee
Dundee F.C.
Dundee Football Club, founded in 1893, are a football club based in the city of Dundee, Scotland. They are nicknamed The Dee or The Dark Blues and play their home matches at Dens Park. Their shirt colour is dark blue. Dundee currently play in the Scottish First Division, having been relegated from...
. This secured Queens' first Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
quarter final victory since 1950. McCann also played in the 4–3 semi final victory over Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
and in the 3–2 Cup Final
2008 Scottish Cup Final
The 2008 Scottish Cup Final was a football match which took place at Hampden Park in Glasgow on 24 May 2008. The match was the final of the 123rd Scottish Cup and was contested by Queen of the South and Rangers. Queen of the South beat Aberdeen 4–3 in their semi-final, Rangers beat St...
defeat to Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
. In a four month spell McCann played 20 games for Queens, scoring once.
On 20 June 2008 the Queens website announced that McCann would be leaving the club. He signed for Football League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Morecambe
Morecambe F.C.
Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park...
in June 2008. McCann moved back to Dumfries in January 2009, less than a year after leaving for England.
He signed for Airdrie United
Airdrie United F.C.
Airdrie United Football Club are a Scottish professional football team based in the town of Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. They are currently managed by ex-Airdrieonians player and former Airdrie United Under 19s coach Jimmy Boyle. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the...
in September 2009 on a one year deal, after impressing on trial. He made his debut for Airdrie United against Ayr
Ayr United F.C.
Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C...
at Somerset Park
Somerset Park
Somerset Park is a football stadium located in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland.It has been the home of Ayr United since they were founded in 1910. Prior to that, it was the home ground of Ayr F.C.. It currently has a capacity of 10,185 of which 1,597 is seated, making it one of the largest capacity...
.
On Friday the 29th of July 2011 he passed a medical and completed a move to Stockport County.