# Austin McCann > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Austin_McCann > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Austin_McCann.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_McCann > Source revision: 1327686793 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Scottish footballer}} {{for|the Desperate Housewives character of the same name|Austin McCann (Desperate Housewives)}} {{Use British English|date=July 2013}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Austin McCann | image = Austin McCann - Ayr United 2013.png | image_size = 150 | caption = McCann playing for [Ayr United](/source/Ayr_United_F.C.). | fullname = Henry Austin McCann{{Hugman|12231|accessdate=25 February 2017}} | height = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1980|1|21}} | birth_place = [Clydebank](/source/Clydebank), Scotland | position = [Defender](/source/Defender_(association_football)) | youthyears1= | youthclubs1= Wolves Boys Cub | years1 = 1997–2001 | years2 = 2001–2004 | years3 = 2004 | years4 = 2004–2006 | years5 = 2006–2008 | years6 = 2008–2012 | years7 = 2012–2013 | years8 = 2013–2015 | clubs1 = [Airdrieonians](/source/Airdrieonians_F.C._(1878)) | clubs2 = [Hearts](/source/Heart_of_Midlothian_F.C.) | clubs3 = [Clyde](/source/Clyde_F.C.) | clubs4 = [Boston United](/source/Boston_United_F.C.) | clubs5 = [Notts County](/source/Notts_County_F.C.) | clubs6 = [Dunfermline Athletic](/source/Dunfermline_Athletic_F.C.) | clubs7 = [Ayr United](/source/Ayr_United_F.C.) | clubs8 = [Clydebank](/source/Clydebank_F.C.) | caps1 = 94 | caps2 = 39 | caps3 = 6 | caps4 = 80 | caps5 = 65 | caps6 = 120 | caps7 = 30 | caps8 = 31 | goals1 = 7 | goals2 = 1 | goals3 = 0 | goals4 = 1 | goals5 = 0 | goals6 = 1 | goals7 = 0 | goals8 = 2 | totalcaps = 465 | totalgoals = 12 }} '''Austin McCann''' (born 21 January 1980) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a [defender](/source/Defender_(association_football)). During his career, McCann played in the [Scottish Premier League](/source/Scottish_Premier_League) for [Heart of Midlothian](/source/Heart_of_Midlothian_F.C.) as well as having spells in both the [Scottish](/source/Scottish_Football_League) and [English](/source/English_Football_League) football leagues. ==Career== ===Scotland=== McCann started his career with Wolves Boys Club in Glasgow[http://mobile.nottscountyfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10426~867165,00.html Nottscountyfc.co.uk]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} and then became an apprentice with [Scottish League First Division](/source/Scottish_League_First_Division) [Airdrieonians](/source/Airdrieonians_F.C._(1878)) in 1997. Primarily considered a left fullback, he has on occasion played as a wingback or even in left midfield. He spent 3 successful seasons with Airdrie, playing 97 times and scoring 9 goals while gaining a reputation as an exciting young talent. His form attracted the attention of [Premier League](/source/Scottish_Premier_League) side [Heart of Midlothian](/source/Heart_of_Midlothian_F.C.), who were seeking a replacement for the recently sold [Gary Naysmith](/source/Gary_Naysmith), and he moved to the [Edinburgh](/source/Edinburgh) club in February 2001. McCann struggled to maintain a regular place in the Hearts' side during his three seasons at [Tynecastle](/source/Tynecastle_Stadium), as firstly the veteran [Stephane Mahé](/source/Stephane_Mah%C3%A9), then latterly converted right back [Alan Maybury](/source/Alan_Maybury), were preferred in the left back berth by manager [Craig Levein](/source/Craig_Levein). Consequently, Austin appeared a mere 39 times for Hearts. However, his only competitive goal for the side was a memorable final minute 30-yard strike against [Celtic](/source/Celtic_F.C.) in [2002–03](/source/2002%E2%80%9303_in_Scottish_football), which secured a 2–1 home win against a side which reached the [UEFA Cup](/source/UEFA_Cup) Final that season.{{cite web |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_prem/2959717.stm|title=Hearts wreck Celtic hopes |publisher=BBC |date=19 April 2003 |access-date=13 January 2018}} ===England=== McCann left Hearts in April 2004 in search of more regular first team football, initially signing a short-term deal with [Clyde](/source/Clyde_F.C.) before agreeing to join [Steve Evans](/source/Steve_Evans_(footballer_born_1962))' growing Scottish contingent at [Boston United](/source/Boston_United_F.C.) in the summer. McCann played 88 games in two seasons for the Pilgrims, scoring 1 goal against [Cambridge United](/source/Cambridge_United),{{cite web |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_3/3594866.stm|title=Boston 2-1 Cambridge |publisher=BBC |date=4 September 2004 |access-date=13 January 2018}} before joining [Notts County](/source/Notts_County_F.C.) when his contract at [York Street](/source/York_Street) expired in the summer of 2006. ===Return to Scotland=== In February 2008, McCann signed a pre-contract deal with [Scottish First Division](/source/Scottish_Football_League_First_Division) side [Dunfermline Athletic](/source/Dunfermline_Athletic_F.C.).{{cite web|url=http://www.dafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/FNewsDetail/0,,10288~1246193,00.html |title=Contract News |accessdate=20 February 2008 }}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} He moved to the First Division side on 19 May 2008.{{cite web|url=http://www.dafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/FNewsDetail/0,,10288~1314847,00.html |title=New Boys at Dunfermline |accessdate=19 May 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828225003/http://www.dafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/FNewsDetail/0%2C%2C10288~1314847%2C00.html |archivedate=28 August 2008 }}{{cite web|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/d/dunfermline_athletic/7408858.stm|title= Three new faces for Dunfermline|access-date=19 May 2008 |publisher=BBC News | date=19 May 2008}} He was appointed club captain, and in 2011, he won the first division championship. He scored his first and only goal for the club in a 1–0 win at [Hibernian](/source/Hibernian_F.C.) on 5 November 2011.{{cite web |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_prem/15503956.stm|title=Hibernian 0 – 1 Dunfermline |publisher=BBC |date=5 November 2011 |access-date=13 January 2018}} He was released by the club after his contract expired at the end of the 2011/12 season. McCann signed for [Ayr United](/source/Ayr_United_F.C.) during the 2012 summer transfer window.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19037867|title=Scottish Division Two ins and outs|publisher=BBC Sport|date=7 August 2012|access-date=7 August 2012}} On 1 June 2013 he signed a contract with his hometown club [Clydebank](/source/Clydebank_F.C.),{{cite web|title=Squad Update|url=http://www.clydebankfc.co.uk/2012/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1370114783&archive=&cnshow=headlines&start_from=&ucat=1&|publisher=Clydebank FC|accessdate=3 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102131455/http://www.clydebankfc.co.uk/2012/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1370114783&archive=&cnshow=headlines&start_from=&ucat=1&|archive-date=2 November 2013|url-status=dead}} where he played for two seasons before retiring from football. ==Honours== ;Airdrieonians *[Scottish Challenge Cup](/source/Scottish_Challenge_Cup): [2000–01](/source/2000_Scottish_Challenge_Cup_Final){{cite web|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/scotland/1031544.stm |title=Airdrie lift Challenge Cup|publisher=[BBC Sport](/source/BBC_Sport)|date=19 November 2000|access-date=14 April 2020}} ;Dunfermline Athletic *[Scottish First Division](/source/Scottish_First_Division): [2010–11](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_Scottish_First_Division) ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *{{Soccerbase}} *[https://web.archive.org/web/20080925155352/http://www.dafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0%2C%2C10288~19281%2C00.html Profile at dafc.co.uk] *[http://www.londonhearts.com/scores/players/mccannaustin.html Profile] at [http://www.londonhearts.com londonhearts.com] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20161028215600/http://www.clydebankfc.co.uk/web/stats/player.php?id=188 Profile at clydebankfc.co.uk] {{Boston United F.C. Player of the Year}} {{DEFAULTSORT:McCann, Austin}} Category:1980 births Category:Living people Category:Scottish men's footballers Category:Airdrieonians F.C. (1878) players Category:Heart of Midlothian F.C. players Category:Clyde F.C. players Category:Boston United F.C. players Category:Notts County F.C. players Category:Dunfermline Athletic F.C. players Category:Ayr United F.C. players Category:Clydebank F.C. players Category:Scottish Premier League players Category:Scottish Football League players Category:Footballers from Clydebank Category:Men's association football defenders Category:English Football League players Category:Scottish Junior Football Association players Category:Scotland men's junior international footballers Category:21st-century Scottish sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Austin McCann](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_McCann) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_McCann?action=history)). 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