Career
He last played for East Belfast F.C as a forward. 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.
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 is the brother of professional football player Alan Mannus.
He works now as short filmmaker in Northern Ireland and has his own producing company Mannus Pictures. 2007: Players" Player of the Year.