Chris McCann (D/M Shams b.1987)

[tommy_c12000]

Man of the Match tonight by all accounts:

http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=104&fid=297&sty=2&act=1&mid=2115833964

[drummerboy]

Good to see him getting back to his best. Seeming outplayed the Ipswich midfield containing Andrews. Pity Don Givens is one of Traps scouts, as Im sure he won't have forgiven him for the spat they had years ago with the 21s.

[Manc Irish Wolf]

Man of the Match tonight by all accounts:

http://boards.footymad.net/forum.php?tno=104&fid=297&sty=2&act=1&mid=2115833964

I reckon it would definitely be worth checking Kieran Trippier Out - Young Manc Right Back from Man City who was part of their Youth Cup Winning Team. He's on loan at Burnley and gets up the line really well with some great crosses as well. Played a blinder against Leeds recently and played well last night be all accounts. Played once for England U20's.

Has anyone got a contact at the FAI to contact with regards to him.

[pateen]

Drop the FAI an email

[Irwin3]

Scores again. Equaliser vs. West Ham.

[tommy_c12000]

Looks like another Man of the Match winning performance today:

http://www.clarets-mad.co.uk/interactive/voting_polls.asp

[TrapAPony]

Looks like another Man of the Match winning performance today:

http://www.clarets-mad.co.uk/interactive/voting_polls.asp

We need to play a B match

[tommy_c12000]

We need to play a B match

Give me a time and a place. Weather's against us tho

[Yard of Pace]

We need to play a B match

It'd obviously never happen but I'd love to see a B team play the A team (not the lads off the telly who were incarcerated for crimes they did not commit) sometime. It'd be fascinating.

[tommy_c12000]

Just saw his goal on the football show. Good header. Got up well. On a negative note, commentator called him Brian McCann (i think, wasn't Chris anyways). He can't be happy with that

[TrapAPony]

Just saw his goal on the football show. Good header. Got up well. On a negative note, commentator called him Brian McCann (i think, wasn't Chris anyways). He can't be happy with that

Grant McCann

[SkStu]

better than Madeline. (goes missing during games)

[Yard of Pace]

better than Madeline. (goes missing during games)

Jaysis SkStu!

[dr_peepee]

better than Madeline. (goes missing during games)Ahahaha!!! You totally "went there"!!!

[SkStu]

hehe - nothing is below me.

[Sullivinho]

hehe - nothing is below me.

Hell. Hell is below you.

[Paddy Garcia]

Sorry - that's gone to far - in my opinion its incongruous with all the (RIP) comments made over the last few days by forum members.

I might be getting old - I'd just feel ashamed if a member of the family or a friend read this (or indeed any visitor to this site - which usually manages to stay just the right side of the line)

[Sullivinho]

If it's any consolation Paddy, I have no doubt SkStu will be pursued through the bowels of Hades by an aroused, hermaphroditic Maggie Thatcher whilst a horde of Galatasaray fans chant in graphic detail about his imminent violation.

Although I should make it clear that all of that has nothing to do with his insensitive posting habits and everything to do with Satan being a Shamrock Rovers supporter.

[SkStu]

If it's any consolation Paddy, I have no doubt SkStu will be pursued through the bowels of Hades by an aroused, hermaphroditic Maggie Thatcher whilst a horde of Galatasaray fans chant in graphic detail about his imminent violation..

that sounds hot!

Sorry for offending you, Paddy. I dont think its too bad though and ive seen a lot worse on here.

[Paddy Garcia]

Indeed - no worries - off to bed with my cocoa. The levinson enquiry is fresh in my mind and the quite appalling treatment the parents suffered at the hands of the press. The story about the mothers diary is quite unbelievable and that does plunge the depths of hell.

Strangely enough an article in the paper tonight - the English police visiting Barcelona as part of a review of the case. I've a four year old girl and I hope they resolve it.


btw Chris McCann more than warrants a run out.

[Stuttgart88]

McCann's progress is interesting in relation to young Meyler. It's taken McCann a year since his return from injury to regain the form and momentum he had before it.

[Kingdom]

McCann is a lovely little player. It was very unfortunate for him that he got his injury when he did, but even more so for Burnley, as he was pivotal to them. Still though, they were always going to be fubar'd giving the job to Brian Laws when they did. Not even McCann was going to save them.

[dr_peepee]

I've not seen much of him.. Has he got something to offer Traps type of formation?? I personally keep harking back to Meyler as the fringe player with potentially most to offer Trapps first 11. But he can't string a run together.

I'd wonder why Coyle hasn't gone back for McCann though, when he did for Eagles and Mears? Has there been any gossip about a January move for McCann to any clubs??

[drummerboy]

I wouldn't be surprised if McCann does go in January to the Premiership. He is only now recovering his form after two bad injuries. I think he felt a sense of loyalty to Burnley who looked after him well, when he was injured, hence him signing a new contract. However if someone comes in with the right offer, Burnley will take the money. Its unlikely he will make the Euros but he is still only 23 and has a big future ahead of him.

[tommy_c12000]

He's 24

[Kingdom]

I've not seen much of him.. Has he got something to offer Traps type of formation?? I personally keep harking back to Meyler as the fringe player with potentially most to offer Trapps first 11. But he can't string a run together.

I'd wonder why Coyle hasn't gone back for McCann though, when he did for Eagles and Mears? Has there been any gossip about a January move for McCann to any clubs??
They had Holden and Muamba at the time, and it remained to be seen whether Chris was going to be back to his normal self so that probably had something to do with it. Also, there must be nothing worse for a fan to see a manager raid an old club for new players, but even more so when that club was relegated - if results had not gone well (they haven't as it turned out) it's an immediate rod for the managers back - not to mention a waste of valuable funds. Coyle probably was confident of getting a couple of decent loan deals too.

[Charlie Darwin]

Yeah, I think he had to prove his fitness and it's taken until now for him to do that. Burnley won't want to lose him but if Coyle wants him enough he'll spend the money.

[Kingdom]

Yeah, I think he had to prove his fitness and it's taken until now for him to do that. Burnley won't want to lose him but if Coyle wants him enough he'll spend the money.

If Taarbt goes from QPR in Jan, I'd like to think Warnock will be looking.

[Dunners]

The feeling amongst Burnley supporters is that McCann is not back at his best yet
He is not as strong is the tackle as you might expect with the injury he picked up
and until very recently he had not been stamping his authority on games as you
would have expected pre injury.

Perception is that it was more a psychological thing that anything else

However, he does show signs of improving recently, hopefully it will continue
but it is highly unlikely at this late stage he will force himself into the squad

This may be one reason why Coyle has not come back in for him yet
Who knows maybe he will try and take him in Jan

[Sullivinho]

McCann seeking reprieve (http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/mccann-seeking-reprieve-180343.html)


"I look forward to hopefully get back playing well and force my way into the Republic of Ireland manager’s plans. It’s got to be an aim of mine, me pushing on. I want to play in the international side."

[drummerboy]

Don't know where the got the Plymouth product from. Reckon this lad will end up in the Premiership soon enough. Seems to be back to his best now and is the driving force behind Burnley who are the form team in the Championship at the moment.

[tetsujin1979]

Wonder if Cahill's move to Chelsea will allow Coyle to sign him?

[Irish_Praha]

According to the Daily Mail Swansea are set to make a bid of 2 million for McCann

[paul_oshea]

great stuff if true

[Irish_Praha]

great stuff if true

Sportinglife refer to it in their paper talk section.

Here's the direct link to it:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2147819/Swansea-want-Burnleys-Chris-McCann.html

Would be a great move if he could hold down a starting place.
He would be another serious option for CMF and I think he has the potential to be better than Whelan if he gets an injury free run.

[drummerboy]

Sportinglife refer to it in their paper talk section.

Here's the direct link to it:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2147819/Swansea-want-Burnleys-Chris-McCann.html

Would be a great move if he could hold down a starting place.
He would be another serious option for CMF and I think he has the potential to be better than Whelan if he gets an injury free run.

Totally agree with you. Fingers crossed. That injury set him back a couple of seasons but he is now back on track.

[Stuttgart88]

Rodgers has gone to Liverpool so presumably that scuppers the Swansea move. Liverpool would probably be too fanciful.

[tetsujin1979]

Linked with Norwich in this morning's papers. Would be a fantastic move for him if it goes through.

[paul_oshea]

Would be alright, and would be great for us too. We really need to start getting more opportunities, real alternatives in midfield.

[drummerboy]

Remember this is the lad who was threatened by Don Givens that he would never play for Ireland. And Givens still has the ear of Trap.

[gastric]

New contract at Burnley.

http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/mccanns-keen-to-commit-to-clarets-3232713.html

[Carrigaline]

Cheeky assist from McCann to help grab the winner for Burnley.

[Charlie Darwin]

Just scored the winner for Burnley in the sixth minute of injury time in a 4-3 thriller at Bristol City.

[SkStu]

Scores Burnleys second from close range to go 2-1 ahead against Bristol City. Seems to like scoring against Bristol City...

[gastric]

Will be interesting to see if he can secure a Premiership contract.

http://www.football365.com/burnley/8712941/Burnley-boss-Sean-Dyche-insists-the-future-of-Chris-McCann-is-in-his-own-hands

[Charlie Darwin]

He's dead right to be fair. He's at a stage in his career where he needs to be pushing towards a higher level.

[gastric]

Hull and Palace supposedly showing interest! Good news.

http://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/burnley-fc/promoted-hull-and-palace-eye-former-burnley-star-chris-mccann-1-5727130

[paul_oshea]

If true does that mean bad news for one Irish person either way?

[gastric]

Newest rumour about McCann, he would be a good replacement for McCarthy, particularly as he would arrive on a free.


http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/wigan-transfers-paterson-mccann-coyles-1961241

[gastric]

Move to Wigan confirmed.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11708/8794351/Wigan-secure-free-transfer-of-midfielder-Chris-McCann