13 Facts About Martin Canning

Martin Canning was born on 3 December 1981 and is a Scottish football player and coach.

Martin Canning was cup tied for their run to the 2006 Scottish Cup Final.

Martin Canning had to waive money he was due by Gretna to ensure that he was released from his contract and he was named in a creditors list published by Gretna's administrator in April 2008.

In February 2008, Martin Canning signed a 16-month contract on 16 February 2008 with Hibernian after impressing in two reserve games while on trial.

Martin Canning made 12 league appearances for Hibs, but was released on 1 September 2008 to make way for new signing Souleymane Bamba.

Martin Canning then signed for Hamilton Academical on the same day.

Martin Canning signed a new one-year contract with Hamilton in May 2013.

Martin Canning maintained his playing registration after being appointed Hamilton manager in 2015.

Martin Canning became interim player-manager of Hamilton Academical in January 2015, after Alex Neil left to join Norwich City.

Martin Canning was appointed manager on a permanent basis later that month, despite having lost all three matches as caretaker manager.

Since departing Hamilton, Martin Canning has been at Real Betis, Celtic, Leicester City, Preston North End, Aberdeen and Sunderland to assist with coaching.

Martin Canning was appointed assistant manager of Stoke City in September 2022.

In December 2024, Martin Canning was appointed assistant head coach of Championship side Millwall, supporting the newly appointed Alex Neil.