Karl Gannon (born 11 September 1974 in Dublin) is an Irish former footballer.

Karl Gannon
Personal information
Full name Karl Gannon
Date of birth (1974-09-11) 11 September 1974 (age 49)
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
19??–1991 St. Kevins Boys F.C.
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1991–1994 Home Farm 69 (26)
1994–1996 Shamrock Rovers 58 (11)
1996–1997 Home Farm 38 (9)
1998–2000 Waterford United 67 (11)
Total 232 (57)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He made his League of Ireland debut for Home Farm at Waterford United on 6 October 1991. He was the top scorer in the 1993–94 League of Ireland First Division with 16 goals.[1]

He signed for Shamrock Rovers in 1995 where he stayed for two seasons making two appearances in European competition before signing for Waterford United.[2]

His father, Mick Gannon, played for Shamrock Rovers in the 1970s.[citation needed]

References edit

  1. ^ "Ireland - List of Topscorers". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  2. ^ "Injury forces Sadlier to quit". 4 September 2003.