David Hannah
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David Hannah is a Scottish
footballer
who plays in central midfield .
, making his league début in February 1993 and winning a Scottish Cup
winners' medal just fifteen months later. In December 1996, after scoring in his final match, Hannah moved to Celtic
in a £0.65m deal. Hannah went on to make over forty league appearances for the Bhoys, picking up a League
winners' medal and a League Cup
medal during the 1997-98 season
, and completing a clean sweep of domestic honours. He scored once during his spell at Celtic in a UEFA Cup qualifying tie with Inter Cable Tel
in July 1997.
In February 1999, Hannah returned to Tannadice
in a £300,000 deal, just over two years since his departure. Scoring in his second match after returning, Hannah went on to make over 150 league appearances during his second spell before leaving in March 2002, just over three years later. Hannah moved to Cypriot
side AEL Limassol
before returning to Scotland in 2003 with Ross County
and being reunited with former United manager Alex Smith
. At Ross County he scored once against Inverness Caledonian Thistle. In 2004, Hannah moved to St Johnstone
where he spent two seasons before a succession of short-term moves within Britain
and Iceland
. During his brief spell at Brechin City he scored once against former club Ross County.
In October 2007, following the end of the Icelandic season, Hannah returned to Cowdenbeath on loan for the second time in a year. Following the conclusion of the Icelandic season, Hannah joined Montrose
in October 2008 as temporary caretaker player/manager to fill the gap created by the departures of Jim Weir
and Kevin McGowne
. In December 2008, he left Montrose after eight games in charge, subsequently joining former Dundee United colleague Ray McKinnon
at junior
club Lochee United
two months later. Hannah then joined Highland League side Nairn County in August 2010. Since then he has moved to another Highland League side, Formartine United making his debut against Fraserburgh FC.
He is now studying at Dundee College's Gardyne Road Campus doing the HNC Sports Coaching course.
He is also currently coaching Dundee University football team, he lead the team to win the BUCS Scottish Plate in his first season of coaching at Dundee University.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who plays in central midfield .
Career
Hannah began his career with Dundee UnitedDundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
, making his league début in February 1993 and winning a Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
winners' medal just fifteen months later. In December 1996, after scoring in his final match, Hannah moved to Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
in a £0.65m deal. Hannah went on to make over forty league appearances for the Bhoys, picking up a League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
winners' medal and a League Cup
Scottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
medal during the 1997-98 season
1997-98 in Scottish football
The 1997–98 season was the 101st season of competitive football in Scotland. Celtic halted Rangers in their bid for a record 10-in-a-row.-Scottish Premier Division:-Top scorers:-Table:-Top scorers:-Table:-Top scorers:-Table:...
, and completing a clean sweep of domestic honours. He scored once during his spell at Celtic in a UEFA Cup qualifying tie with Inter Cable Tel
UWIC Inter Cardiff F.C.
UWIC Inter Cardiff F.C. are a Welsh football club. Their name is inspired by Internazionale The club is currently in the Welsh Football League Division Three, though they have played as high as the League of Wales...
in July 1997.
In February 1999, Hannah returned to Tannadice
Tannadice Park
Tannadice Park, usually referred to as Tannadice, is a football stadium located on Tannadice Street in the Scottish city of Dundee. The stadium is home of Dundee United F.C. and has a capacity of 14,209.-Early days :...
in a £300,000 deal, just over two years since his departure. Scoring in his second match after returning, Hannah went on to make over 150 league appearances during his second spell before leaving in March 2002, just over three years later. Hannah moved to Cypriot
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
side AEL Limassol
AEL Limassol
Athlitiki Enosi Lemesou , commonly known as AEL Limassol , is a Greek Cypriot multisport club based in the city of Limassol, the port of Cyprus....
before returning to Scotland in 2003 with Ross County
Ross County F.C.
Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the...
and being reunited with former United manager Alex Smith
Alex Smith
Alexander Douglas Smith is a professional American football player and starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Smith was drafted with the 1st-overall pick in the 1st round of the 2005 NFL Draft by San Francisco from the University of Utah...
. At Ross County he scored once against Inverness Caledonian Thistle. In 2004, Hannah moved to St Johnstone
St Johnstone F.C.
St. Johnstone F.C. is a professional football club based in Perth, Scotland. Although it is officially recorded as being formed in 1884, the club did not play its first game until February 1885. The club's home since 1989 has been McDiarmid Park....
where he spent two seasons before a succession of short-term moves within Britain
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
. During his brief spell at Brechin City he scored once against former club Ross County.
In October 2007, following the end of the Icelandic season, Hannah returned to Cowdenbeath on loan for the second time in a year. Following the conclusion of the Icelandic season, Hannah joined Montrose
Montrose F.C.
Montrose Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team, based in the town of Montrose, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division.- Early years :...
in October 2008 as temporary caretaker player/manager to fill the gap created by the departures of Jim Weir
Jim Weir
James "Jim" McIntosh Weir is a Scottish former professional footballer who is currently the manager of Brechin City.-Playing career:...
and Kevin McGowne
Kevin McGowne
Kevin McGowne is a Scottish former professional footballer.Nicknamed "Big Kev", McGowne is a defender who began his career at St. Mirren in 1991...
. In December 2008, he left Montrose after eight games in charge, subsequently joining former Dundee United colleague Ray McKinnon
Ray McKinnon (footballer)
Ray McKinnon is a Scottish footballer, who was last player/manager for Lochee United in the Scottish Junior Football East Super League until 2010....
at junior
Scottish Junior Football Association
The Scottish Junior Football Association is an affiliated national association of the Scottish Football Association and is the governing body for the Junior grade of football in Scotland. The term "Junior" refers to the level of football played...
club Lochee United
Lochee United F.C.
Lochee United Football Club are a Scottish junior football club from the Lochee area of Dundee. Formed in 1892, they play their home games at Thomson Park, which has room for 3,200 spectators, 170 of whom can be seated. Lochee's colours are blue shirts, blue shorts and white socks...
two months later. Hannah then joined Highland League side Nairn County in August 2010. Since then he has moved to another Highland League side, Formartine United making his debut against Fraserburgh FC.
He is now studying at Dundee College's Gardyne Road Campus doing the HNC Sports Coaching course.
He is also currently coaching Dundee University football team, he lead the team to win the BUCS Scottish Plate in his first season of coaching at Dundee University.
Career statistics
| Club | |League | |Lg Cup | |Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Dundee United Dundee United F.C. Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923... |
1992-93 1992-93 in Scottish football The 1992–93 season was the 96th season of competitive football in Scotland.- Notable events:* Rangers completing a domestic treble of the Premier Division title, FA Cup and League Cup.... |
5 | 0 | - | - | - | 5 | 0 | |||
| 1993-94 1993-94 in Scottish football The 1993–94 season was the 97th season of competitive football in Scotland. This season saw several teams relegated from the 1st and 2nd divisions in preparation for the introduction of a 3rd division the following season.-Notable events:... |
11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | - | - | 15 | 2 | |||
| 1994-95 1994-95 in Scottish football The 1994–95 season was the 98th season of competitive football in Scotland. This season seen the re-introduction of the Scottish 3rd division, after an absence of 26 years, and also the introduction of three points for a win being awarded instead of just two.-Notable events:*Raith Rovers... |
32 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 41 | 7 | |
| 1995-96 1995-96 in Scottish football The 1995–96 season was the 99th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Summary:Rangers won the Premier Division with a record 87 points, finishing four ahead of rivals Celtic. Aberdeen were third with 55 points .... |
7 | 1 | - | - | - | 7 | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 1996-97 in Scottish football The 1996–97 season was the 100th season of competitive football in Scotland. This season seen a playoff system introduced between the 2nd bottom club in the Premier Division and the 2nd top club in Division One.-Scottish Premier Division:... |
12 | 2 | - | - | - | 12 | 2 | ||||
| Total | 67 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 80 | 12 | |
| Celtic Celtic F.C. Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the... |
1996-97 1996-97 in Scottish football The 1996–97 season was the 100th season of competitive football in Scotland. This season seen a playoff system introduced between the 2nd bottom club in the Premier Division and the 2nd top club in Division One.-Scottish Premier Division:... |
16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | - | 20 | 0 | ||
| 1997-98 1997-98 in Scottish football The 1997–98 season was the 101st season of competitive football in Scotland. Celtic halted Rangers in their bid for a record 10-in-a-row.-Scottish Premier Division:-Top scorers:-Table:-Top scorers:-Table:-Top scorers:-Table:... |
15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | |
| 1998-99 1998-99 in Scottish football The 1998–99 season was the 102nd season of Scottish league football.-Summary:The 1998–99 SPL season was one that ended in success for Rangers. Dutchman Dick Advocaat was brought in to replace Walter Smith at Rangers and made major changes, bringing in many players.Rangers were... |
9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
| Total | 40 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 53 | 0 | |
| Dundee United Dundee United F.C. Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923... |
1998-99 1998-99 in Scottish football The 1998–99 season was the 102nd season of Scottish league football.-Summary:The 1998–99 SPL season was one that ended in success for Rangers. Dutchman Dick Advocaat was brought in to replace Walter Smith at Rangers and made major changes, bringing in many players.Rangers were... |
13 | 1 | - | - | - | 13 | 1 | |||
| 1999-00 1999-00 in Scottish football The 1999–2000 season was the 103rd season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:-Scottish First Division:-Scottish Second Division:... |
33 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | - | 41 | 8 | ||
| 2000-01 2000-01 in Scottish football The 2000–01 season was the 104th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:The 2000–01 Scottish Premier League was won by Celtic, 15 points clear of Rangers who finished second. Both teams earned a place in the UEFA Champions League. Hibernian and Kilmarnock... |
23 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | 27 | 3 | ||
| 2001-02 2001-02 in Scottish football The 2001–02 season was the 105th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Key events:Celtic, domestic treble winners a year earlier, retain their Premier League title.... |
20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 22 | 0 | ||
| Total | 89 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 12 | |
| AEL Limassol AEL Limassol Athlitiki Enosi Lemesou , commonly known as AEL Limassol , is a Greek Cypriot multisport club based in the city of Limassol, the port of Cyprus.... |
2002-03 | 4 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4 | 1 | |||
| Total | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
| Ross County Ross County F.C. Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the... |
2002-03 2002-03 in Scottish football The 2002–03 season was the 106th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:The 2002–03 Scottish Premier League was won on goal difference by Rangers by a single goal over Celtic. Both Rangers and Celtic qualified for the 2003–04 UEFA Champions League and... |
6 | 0 | - | - | - | 6 | 0 | |||
| 2003-04 2003-04 in Scottish football The 2003–04 season was the 107th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:The 2003–04 Scottish Premier League season was won by Celtic with 98 points, 17 points ahead of closest challengers Rangers. Both Rangers and Celtic therefore gained the two UEFA... |
32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 33 | 1 | ||
| Total | 38 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 1 | |
| St Johnstone St Johnstone F.C. St. Johnstone F.C. is a professional football club based in Perth, Scotland. Although it is officially recorded as being formed in 1884, the club did not play its first game until February 1885. The club's home since 1989 has been McDiarmid Park.... |
2004-05 2004-05 in Scottish football The 2004–05 season was the 108th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2004:*6 July 2004 - Nacho Novo from Dundee to Rangers, £450,000*1 July 2004 - Dado Prso from AS Monaco to Rangers, Bosman... |
29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 31 | 3 | |
| 2005-06 2005-06 in Scottish football The 2005–06 season was the 109th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2005:*1 June: Gordon Strachan officially takes charge of Celtic after the resignation of Martin O'Neill... |
2 | 0 | - | 1 | 0 | - | 3 | 0 | |||
| Total | 31 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 3 | |
| Bury Bury F.C. Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the... |
2005-06 2005-06 in English football The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether... |
2 | 0 | - | - | - | 2 | 0 | |||
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Brechin City Brechin City F.C. Brechin City Football Club is a Scottish football team based in Brechin, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the Second Division in the 2010–11 season... |
2005-06 2005-06 in Scottish football The 2005–06 season was the 109th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2005:*1 June: Gordon Strachan officially takes charge of Celtic after the resignation of Martin O'Neill... |
7 | 1 | - | - | - | 7 | 1 | |||
| Total | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | |
| Grindavik Knattspyrnudeild UMFG Knattspyrnudeild UMFG, commonly known as Grindavík, is the football subdivision of the Ungmennafélag Grindavíkur athletic club located in the town of Grindavík in south-west Iceland.-History:... |
2006 | 14 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 14 | 0 | |||
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath F.C. Cowdenbeath Football Club are a professional Scottish football team based in the town of Cowdenbeath, Fife. They currently play in the Second Division of the Scottish Football League. The club plays its home games at Central Park in the centre of the town which has the unusual feature of a motor... (loan) |
2006-07 2006-07 in Scottish football The 2006–07 season was the 110th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2006:*9 July: Rangers defender Fernando Ricksen is banned for the club's pre-season trip to South Africa, following an incident on the outbound flight. Manager Paul Le Guen cited "wholly inappropriate and... |
14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | - | 18 | 0 | ||
| Total | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | |
| Fylkir Fylkir Fylkir FC is an athletic club in Árbær, in the eastern part of Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland.Former players include Helgi Valur Daníelsson, who now plays for AIK, and Ólafur Ingi Skúlason, formerly of Arsenal and currently plays for Zulte Waregem in Belgium. Ragnar Sigurðsson who plays with... |
2007 | 18 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 18 | 0 | |||
| Total | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | |
| Cowdenbeath Cowdenbeath F.C. Cowdenbeath Football Club are a professional Scottish football team based in the town of Cowdenbeath, Fife. They currently play in the Second Division of the Scottish Football League. The club plays its home games at Central Park in the centre of the town which has the unusual feature of a motor... (loan) |
|2007-08 2007-08 in Scottish football The 2007-08 season was the 111th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Overview:* Gretna were competing in the Scottish Premier League for the first time, their first ever season in the top-flight, after being promoted as First Division champions the previous season.* Dunfermline Athletic... |
3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | 4 | 0 | ||
| Total | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Career total | 393 | 28 | 29 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 443 | 37 | |
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- Scottish League CupScottish League CupThe Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
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- 1997-981997-98 in Scottish footballThe 1997–98 season was the 101st season of competitive football in Scotland. Celtic halted Rangers in their bid for a record 10-in-a-row.-Scottish Premier Division:-Top scorers:-Table:-Top scorers:-Table:-Top scorers:-Table:...
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