Peter Mumby
Peter Mumby (born 22 February 1969) is an English retired professional footballer who played as a striker.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 February 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Bradford, England | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1987–1989 | Leeds United | 6 | (0) |
| 1988–1989 | → Shamrock Rovers (loan) | 6 | (4) |
| 1989–1992 | Burnley | 46 | (9) |
| 1992–1993 | Limerick | 32 | (8) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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]
Honours
- League of Ireland Cup:
- Limerick FC - 1992/93