Gavin McCann
| Born | 10 January 1978, Blackpool |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Gavin finally returned to first-team action at Sunderland in November 2000 following a long absence through injury and went on to enjoy a season of significant achievement.
The tall central midfielder, renowned for his biting tackles and intelligent distribution, timed his return to perfection, immediately catching the eye of new England boss Sven Goran Eriksson.
Selected for the squad for the friendly against Spain in February, he received his first full cap as a second half substitute.
Other highlights for Gavin included a sensational goal against Arsenal at Highbury in December when he beat David Seaman from 25 yards, a great strike at Chelsea and a last gasp equaliser against Aston Villa in March.
Gavin's contract at Aston Villa was extended to June 2008 in July 2005.
He joined Bolton Wanderers in June 2007 with a three-year contract.
Gavin announced his retirement in May 2011 due to an ankle injury.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-98 | Everton | Premier League | 5 | 6 |
2
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| 1998-99 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 1998-99 | Sunderland | Worthington Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Sunderland | Premier League | 21 | 3 |
4 |
8
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| 1999-00 | Sunderland | Worthington Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | England | International | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 4 |
1
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| 2000-01 | Sunderland | Premier League | 22 | 3 |
4
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| 2000-01 | Sunderland | Worthington Cup | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Sunderland | Premier League | 29 |
9
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| 2001-02 | Sunderland | Worthington Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2002-03 | Sunderland | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Sunderland | Premier League | 29 | 1 |
1 |
10
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| 2002-03 | Sunderland | Worthington Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Aston Villa | Carling Cup | 6 | 2 |
2
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1
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| 2003-04 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 28 |
4
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1
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| 2004-05 | Aston Villa | Carling Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 20 | 1 |
3
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| 2005-06 | Aston Villa | Carling Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 4 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 32 | 1 |
8
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| 2006-07 | Aston Villa | Carling Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2006-07 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 28 | 2 |
1 |
9
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| 2007-08 | Bolton Wanderers | Carling Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2007-08 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 21 | 10 |
1 |
5
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| 2007-08 | Bolton Wanderers | UEFA Cup | 8 | 2 |
3
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| 2008-09 | Bolton Wanderers | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 30 | 3 |
8
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1
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| 2009-10 | Bolton Wanderers | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Bolton Wanderers | Premier League | 5 | 6 |
4
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Match history
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2001 | England v Spain | W | 3-0 | International | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everton | 01 Jul 1995 | 27 Nov 1998 | |
| Sunderland | 27 Nov 1998 | 24 Jul 2003 | |
| Aston Villa | 24 Jul 2003 | 08 Jun 2007 | |
| Bolton Wanderers | 08 Jun 2007 | 24 May 2011 |