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Martin Canning

b. 1981

Footballer (born 1981)

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About Martin Canning

Born 1981. Martin Canning is a British association football player and association football coach.

Coaching career Canning became interim player-manager of Hamilton Academical in January 2015, after Alex Neil left to join Norwich City. He was appointed manager on a permanent basis later that month, despite having lost all three matches as caretaker manager.

Hamilton finished 11th in the 2016–17 Scottish Premiership, then avoided relegation by winning a play-off against Dundee United. Hamilton again avoided relegation in 2017/18 by finishing in 10th place. Canning left Hamilton in January 2019 by mutual consent.

Since departing Hamilton, Canning has been at Real Betis, Celtic, Leicester City, Preston North End, Aberdeen and Sunderland to assist with coaching.

In August 2019, Canning took on the role as Head of Coaching at North Kelvin United on an interim basis. In November 2019, he was appointed permanently.

Canning was appointed assistant manager of Stoke City in September 2022. He left Stoke in December 2023.

In December 2024, Canning was appointed assistant head coach of Championship side Millwall, once again supporting the newly appointed Alex Neil.

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Honours Scottish Premiership Manager of the Month: November 2017

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Martin Canning?

footballer (born 1981)

When was Martin Canning born?

Martin Canning was born on 3 December 1981 in Glasgow.

What is Martin Canning's occupation?

Martin Canning is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Martin Canning?

Martin Canning is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martin Canning

· Wikidata: Q2235478

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