Frank McAvennie

Scottish footballer and goal scorer

Frank McAvennie - Scottish footballer and goal scorer
Born

November 22nd, 1959
65 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Scotland

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A former professional footballer, celebrated for a prolific career primarily in Scotland and England. Played as a forward and gained prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Achieved significant success with Celtic, winning the Scottish league title and the Scottish Cup. Later played for St. Mirren and West Ham United, where he became a fan favorite. Recognized for his goal-scoring prowess and contributions to the teams he represented, particularly during his time with Celtic and West Ham.

Won Scottish league title with Celtic

Played for West Ham United in the Premier League

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