Full name John Dennis Wann 1967–1972 Blackpool Name Dennis Wann | 1966–1967 Blackpool Role Footballer Years Team | |
Date of birth (1950-11-17) 17 November 1950 (age 65) | ||
Place of birth Blackpool, England | ||
Dennis Wann (born 17 November 1950) is an English former professional footballer who played as a Winger. He played in The Football League for seven clubs.
Playing career
Wann began his career with hometown side Blackpool, who he turned professional with in July 1967. He made 17 league appearances over the next five years before Football League Third Division side York City. Loan spells at Chesterfield and Hartlepool United followed and in July 1976 he began a three-year stint with Darlington.
Wann remained in the Football League Fourth Division after a switch to Rochdale in June 1979, scoring seven league goals in his two seasons at Spotland. A short spell back at Blackpool followed and Wann then dropped out of the professional ranks with a spell at non-league Workington. In October 1983 Wann returned to The Football League with Chester City, who he joined on non-contract terms. After three league games and one Milk Cup tie Wann returned to Workington. He later had a brief spell with Runcorn.