Peter Mumby (born 22 February 1969) is an English retired professional footballer who played as a striker.

Peter Mumby
Personal information
Date of birth (1969-02-22) 22 February 1969 (age 55)
Place of birth Bradford, England
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1987–1989 Leeds United 6 (0)
1988–1989Shamrock Rovers (loan) 6 (4)
1989–1992 Burnley 46 (9)
1992–1993 Limerick 32 (8)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Mumby signed for Shamrock Rovers on loan in January 1989 and scored on his League of Ireland debut at Oriel Park on the 29th.[1] In his next appearance, he wrote himself into the history books by scoring a hat-trick against rivals Bohemian F.C.[2] He was on target again the following week as Rovers beat Home Farm in a FAI Cup quarter final replay.[3] His last goal for The Hoops was in a FAI Cup semi final second leg against Derry City. He scored a total of 6 in 9 total appearances for Rovers.

Afterwards, Burnley returned to sign for Noel King at Limerick F.C. in August 1992.[4] Mumby scored in the 1992/93 FAI League Cup Final as Limerick defeated St Patrick's Athletic 2–0 to win his only senior medal.[5]

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References edit

  1. ^ "Register". The Irish Times. Dublin. 30 January 1989. ISSN 0791-5144.
  2. ^ "Register". The Irish Times. Dublin. 11 March 1989. ISSN 0791-5144.
  3. ^ "Register". The Irish Times. Dublin. 15 March 1989. ISSN 0791-5144.
  4. ^ "Register". The Irish Times. Dublin. 26 August 1992. ISSN 0791-5144.
  5. ^ "Register". The Irish Times. Dublin. 31 December 1992. ISSN 0791-5144.