Ian Danny Mannus (born 17 July 1985 in Toronto, Ontario) is a former professional Canadian-Northern-Irish soccer goalkeeper. He last played for East Belfast F.C as a forward. Mannus began with Castlereagh Colts F.C. He progressed to win his first cap with Northern Ireland School Boys in a match against England which they won. Mannus moved up the ranks at Glentoran F.C. over a six-year period. He mostly played for the reserve team but was called up to the firsts on more than a few occasions. One of these involved a 'Big Two' match against Linfield, where his brother Alan Mannus was standing in the opposite net, it was a draw. Ian needed some regular first team action so went on loan to Ards F.C. in 06/07. He then moved to Ballyclare Comrades F.C. in '07/'08. Ian decided he wanted to hang up his goalkeeping gloves in 2009 and is currently playing up front for East Belfast F.C. alongside his other brother Alan Mannus. Personal Ian is the brother of professional footballer Alan Mannus. He works now as short filmmaker in Northern Ireland and has his own producing company Mannus Pictures. Honours *2007: Players' Player of the Year
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