Mark Canning (born 12 September 1983 in Glasgow) is a Scottish footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 September 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Arthurlie | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (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 | |||
Career
editCanning 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
editDumbarton
- Scottish Division Three (fourth tier): Winners 2008–09[8]
References
edit- ^ "United comeback seals draw". BBC Sport. 12 May 2002. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
- ^ "Di Giacomo joins Stirling on loan". BBC Sport. 10 January 2005. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
- ^ "Dumbarton poised to sign Canning". BBC Sport. 3 July 2006. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
- ^ "Seven head for Cliftonhill squad". BBC Sport. 11 June 2009. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
- ^ "Elgin City 0-2 Albion Rovers". BBC Sport. 10 October 2009. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
- ^ "Martin's Men | SPFL".
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/arthurliefcofficial [user-generated source]
- ^ "Annan 1-3 Dumbarton". BBC Sport. 9 May 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
External links
edit- Official website profile
- Mark Canning at Soccerbase
