Chris McCann (D/M Shams b.1987)

[Sligo Hornet]

Don't beleive a word Givens says he would put the knife into McCanns back while smiling at him :mad::mad::mad:

That's actually more difficult than you think!

[Claret Murph]

That's actually more difficult than you think!

I will show you how it's done when the next time we meet up ;)

[elroy]

Looking very likely that the lad will be a premiership footballer next year!

[tetsujin1979]

went off after half an hour with a nasty looking knock
he was involved in the goal as well

[NeilMcD]

Burnley are promoted.

[irishultra]

Nice. Its great for us that a player thats one of the main players of a team is playing in Premiership now. I don't think Andrews is really ever going to play in the middle in the Premiership(if he stays with Blackburn at all) so Trapattoni really needs to be open-minded with his squad selections.

[Stuttgart88]

I'd say there's nothing between Andrews and McCann right now except that McCann clearly has time to improve and become even better, Andrews having the advantage of already having played internationally. For the remainder of this campaign I reckon Andrews will stay comfortably ahead of McCann. However, he's been playing RB for a few games now.

As YI was saying last week though, if we can just qualify there's a lot on the near-horizon that could play its way into the team (or the bench) for summer 2010. A few months of low pressure friendlies and a full season of top flight football for Foley and McCann, maybe St. Ledger will secure a EPL move, the likes of Whelan and Andrews will have another year under their belts, people like Nolan will have another sound season behind them etc. I'm not fussed if Duff stays in the Championship - he'll be good enough to play well for Ireland regardless.

I really think we'll be stronger a year from now but so what if we're watching another finals on telly?

[paul_oshea]

well said stutts.

[Claret Murph]

Premiership Clarets , what more can one say .....................................

[tetsujin1979]

2-3 months out for McCann with a medial knee ligament injury: http://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/page/LatestHeadlines/0,,10413~1803256,00.html

[irishfan86]

McCann is healing well and could be fit by next month's match against Man United:

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_5744394,00.html

[stiffler]

Chris hobbled off tonight with a knee injury according to Dion Dublin

[tetsujin1979]

McCann named in the Burnley squad for Spurs tomorrow: http://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/page/TheGaffer/0,,10413~2046659,00.html

[seanfhear]

It will be interesting to see if Owen Coyle would be tempted to sign Chris for Bolton. If Owen Coyle is interested would Burnley sell Chris to Bolton. Money would talk I would suggest.

[Colbert Report]

He missed today's opener against Nottingham Forest with what seems to be a tear in his knee cartilage. The lad seems to have no luck.

[shakermaker1982]

He missed today's opener against Nottingham Forest with what seems to be a tear in his knee cartilage. The lad seems to have no luck.

I've just done my cartilage. They reckon I'll be back within 6 weeks once I have the op so McCann shouldn't be out for too long.

[Stuttgart88]

He missed today's opener against Nottingham Forest with what seems to be a tear in his knee cartilage. The lad seems to have no luck.It's even worse than that. Full reconstruction required after cruciate damage. 6 months.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/burnley/8905457.stm

[Closed Account]

Unlucky Chris. I've had two tears of cartilage, once a repair and once a removal. He must of torn his cartilage a while ago and kept playing on it and eventually injured his ACL. I doubt it'll be his last knee injury if my experiences tell me anything.

[tetsujin1979]

Burnley to make statement about McCann on Monday: http://www.burnley.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=231624

[Stuttgart88]

Jaypers, any idea what the gossip was all about?

[Sullivinho]

Did a bit of googling and found this. (http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCMQIDAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwebcache.googleusercontent.com%2F search%3Fq%3Dcache%3AJVBzbIj0DHwJ%3Aboards.footyma d.net%2Fforum.php%253Ftno%253D104%2526fid%253D297% 2526sty%253D2%2526act%253D1%2526mid%253D2118435130 %2Bchris%2Bmccann%2Bhead%2Bsurgery%26cd%3D2%26hl%3 Den%26ct%3Dclnk%26gl%3Die%26source%3Dwww.google.ie&rct=j&q=chris%20mccann%20head%20surgery&ei=eLxWTbvGEc2ZhQfkrOGtDA&usg=AFQjCNE7SEtIYZsXQFT1hHrO8Gb5WEPW7g&cad=rja) Had to use the cache feature so it's possibly one of those threads that was taken down.

Tetsujin's link indicates it'l be a positive statement so here's hoping.

[Charlie Darwin]

The rumour is that he's had a brain tumour removed. The clubs hopes to issue a "positive" statement though so it may all be speculative nonsense.

[Sullivinho]

Returning to training in two weeks after minor head surgery according to Sky Sports. (http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_6750192,00.html)

[Stuttgart88]

Don Givens apparently recommended that he have a frontal lobotomy to cure his attitude problem.

[Colbert Report]

Heard this guy on Off The Ball back in the summer of 2009. Seemed like a really nice guy, I hope everything works out for him.

[drummerboy]

Hope all is well with this lad. He has had a really difficult time with injuries after some really promising performances in Burnley's promotion year and the first few weeks in the premiership. Another player that came back too early from a knee injury and aggravagated it again. Didn't know anything about head injury but glad to hear that he is back training soon. He has overcome knocks before, like the time he wasn't selected for a scholarship in UCD but went on to get a move to Burnley.

[tetsujin1979]

Statement released: http://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/page/LatestHeadlines/0,,10413~2291238,00.html

Burnley Football Club can confirm that Chris McCann recently underwent a head operation to remove excess fluid, following complaints of repeated migraines. The minor operation, involving one overnight stay in hospital, was successful and the Irish midfielder, 23, is now back to full health and expected to return to full training within two weeks.
Burnley Football Club manager, Mr Eddie Howe, said: "I wish Chris a very speedy recovery and I am pleased he is not far away now from returning to full training."

[CraftyToePoke]

Back in training. Great to see. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/burnley/9417507.stm

[tetsujin1979]

McCann back in training: http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/premier-league/mccanns-injury-hell-over-2569428.html

Read a few reports lately that Billy Clarke is in training at Blackpool as well, but because he isn't on the squad list will have to go on loan to get game time this season

[Dunners]

McCann only taking part in non contact training , no one is allowed to tackle him yet.

[Paddy Garcia]

No one is allowed to tackle him yet.

Don't tell me he has been appointed England captain?

[drummerboy]

Chris played came on as a substitute in a reserve game during the week. Fingers crossed

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/30032011/63/mccann-s-good.html

[tetsujin1979]

McCann's contract expires this summer, but according to this article he is set to be offered a new deal by the club: http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/8961276.Burnley_midfielder_McCann_to_be_offered_ne w_deal/

[Paddy Garcia]

Welcome back - on the score sheet today.

[liamoo11]

Great news for Mccann well done. The under 19 midfielder hendrick came on for derby in that game quality passer of a ball

[drummerboy]

Great to see Chris back playing first team football. Saw the goal and it was excellent.

[Irish_Praha]

Great news! About 2 or 3 years ago I thought McCann, O'Tool and Garvan were going to be the future of the Irish midfield. All being around 20-years-old and with more than a season of regular 1st team football at a decent level. It's looking very unlikely for the last two at the moment so hopefully Chris can make it.

[Paddy Garcia]

Great news! About 2 or 3 years ago I thought McCann, O'Tool and Garvan were going to be the future of the Irish midfield.

He may not be perfect but there is no need to be so personal.

[Irish_Praha]

He may not be perfect but there is no need to be so personal.

Freudian slip :P

[gastric]

McCann played again today and got through the whole match which is excellent news. He was guilty of a high tackle too which started a melee! Does anyone else think that McCann could be an option at left back? Granted he is a midfielder, but his height, tackling and mobility could easily be transferred to this problematic position. I would be interested in others' opinions.

[Colbert Report]

I don't think enough of us have seen enough of him to say one way or the other. Doesn't look like Burnley will get promoted either so that likely won't change anytime soon.

[Charlie Darwin]

Captained Burnley today with Graham Alexander on the bench.

[CraftyToePoke]

I often wonder if Coyle will come back for him and make him a Prem player with Bolton. He certainly rated him and I remember him saying he was one of the Burnley players who would comfortably step up with promotion some time back.

[CraftyToePoke]

Burnley have offered him a new deal and are hoping he will be there next season, but not sounding overly confident either.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/burnley/9512559.stm

Will he have Prem options? Should he take them if so, or stick with the club who seem to have done ok by him so far.

[Serb]

Although I think he looks like a good player, I'd be surprised if a Premier League team come in for him. He has only played 11 league games in the last 2 years, so I doubt he has done much to impress the managers in the top tier. He'd be picked up by another Championship team though, no bother.

[CraftyToePoke]

I doubt he has done much to impress the managers in the top tier.

Agreed, except Owen Coyle maybe? They have released O'Brien and Cohen also I think, not sure. Also another McCann, Gavin has retired.

[Kingdom]

The thing about the championship and the premiership is that more and more managers are giving the less burly players a chance now. There seems to be less suspicion about them. Which would be a good thing for McCann. Like so many other promising Irish players before him, it looked like all he needed was a break, but then he got the wrong kind of break.

[elroy]

Should stick with Burnley imo, unless there is genuine interest from Coyle at Bolton. He needs a full season under his belt and where better to get it than at a decent championship club that have stuck by him through his injuries.

[Kingdom]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/burnley/9556143.stm


Burnley midfielder Chris McCann says he is ready for the responsibility that comes with being captain.

The 24-year-old has been given the armband by manager Eddie Howe.

The Irishman told BBC Radio Lancashire: "It means a lot to me, it's a big responsibility placed on my shoulders and it's a challenge.

"Hopefully I can do myself justice and do the club proud, I'm looking forward to starting the season and hopefully leading the team to glory."

McCann joined Burnley as a 16-year-old and made his debut for the Clarets in August 2005.

He added: "I'm a young captain and it is a lot of responsibility and obviously if things go wrong in the season I will come out and stand up for myself.


"I'm looking forward to it, I'm looking forward to the challenges that it will hold for me and it will be a big learning curve but hopefully it's a challenge I can rise to."

McCann takes over from former skipper Graham Alexander, who left the club in the summer.

"Just look at the captains that have gone before me and you can't really look up to anyone else other than Graham Alexander," McCann said.

"He's a model professional, he was an outstanding captain and a great person."

Burnley start the new season with a home game against Watford on Saturday.

[tommy_c12000]

Had to go back 11 pages to re-ignite this post. Just scored 2nite V Ipswich. Appears to be back to his best after his injury. Could he be a bolter for the Euro squad?