Neil McCann

Neil McCann is a former Scottish professional football player and manager, best known for his time playing for Rangers and Heart of Midlothian. Born in Paisley, Scotland, in 1974, McCann began his football career as a youth player with Rangers in 1992.

McCann quickly rose through the ranks at Rangers and made his first team debut in 1995. He went on to become a regular in the Rangers team, winning numerous domestic and European titles with the club. He was also capped 26 times by the Scottish national team between 1998 and 2005.

After leaving Rangers in 2003, McCann had spells at Southampton, Hearts, Falkirk, and Dunfermline Athletic. He retired from professional football in 2008 and began a career as a pundit for Sky Sports.

In 2017, McCann took his first steps into management when he was appointed as interim manager of Dundee FC. He was given the job after the sacking of the previous manager, Paul Hartley. McCann's appointment was initially intended to be temporary, but he impressed the club's board with his work and was given the job on a permanent basis.

During his time as manager of Dundee FC, McCann oversaw a period of mixed fortunes for the club. In his first full season in charge, he led Dundee FC to a top-six finish in the Scottish Premiership, the club's highest league finish in 14 years. However, the following season was more challenging, and Dundee FC found themselves in a relegation battle.

In October 2018, McCann was relieved of his duties as Dundee FC manager, following a poor start to the season. Despite his short tenure as manager, McCann left a positive impression on the club, and he was praised for his work in bringing through young players.

Since leaving Dundee FC, McCann has returned to his role as a pundit for Sky Sports. He has also worked as a coach for the Scottish national team, assisting Steve Clarke in his role as head coach.

In conclusion, Neil McCann enjoyed a successful career as a professional football player, winning numerous titles with Rangers and representing his country at international level. While his tenure as manager of Dundee FC was relatively short-lived, he left a positive impression on the club and demonstrated his potential as a coach. McCann's passion and knowledge of the game have made him a respected figure in Scottish football, both as a player and as a pundit.