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William McCann

b. 1871

Scottish football player

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About William McCann

Born 1871. William McCann was an association football player and association football coach.

William McCann was a Scottish footballer who played as a goalkeeper. McCann was the first choice goalkeeper for Liverpool during the first half of the 1894–95 season. After conceding 11 goals in 3 games he was replaced as the keeper by Matt McQueen, he was restored to first choice keeper in a 4–0 win over West Bromwich Albion F.C. He made his last appearance for the club in February 1895 and left the club soon afterwards.

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Who was William McCann?

Scottish football player

When was William McCann born?

William McCann was born in 1871.

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William McCann was an association football player and association football coach.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William McCann

· Wikidata: Q8015323

· DBpedia: William McCann (footballer)

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