Les Shannon

Date of birth12 March 1926
Place of birthLiverpool
NationalityEnglish
PositionWing Half/Inside forward

Shannon began his career with Liverpool before becoming a legend on the left wing at Burnley.

As well as playing for Liverpool in the WWII war time games, Shannon also appeared as a guest for Brighton and Hove Albion and Bradford City.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Liverpool 01 Nov 1944 01 Nov 1949
Burnley 01 Nov 1949 01 Aug 1959

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1944-45 Liverpool North Region War League (Second Championship) 4
4
1945-46 Liverpool North Region War League 11
2
1947-48 Liverpool League Division One 1
1948-49 Liverpool League Division One 10
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1951-52 England B International 1
1953-54 England B International 1
1
1955-56 England B International 1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
22 May 1952 France v England L 7-1 B INTER
24 Mar 1954 West Germany v England W 0-4 B INTER
29 Feb 1956 Scotland v England D 2-2 B INTER


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.