Paddy McConnell
Irish footballer
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Patrick McConnell (5 February 1900 – 14 November 1971) was an Irish footballer who played as an inside forward for Bradford City, Doncaster Rovers, Southport, Shelbourne, Boston United, Spalding United, Grantham Town, Hibernian and Ireland.[1] In total he scored 30 goals from 201 matches in the Football League.[2] He was both the first player representing both Doncaster and Southport to appear in an international match.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Patrick McConnell | ||
| Date of birth | 5 February 1900 | ||
| Place of birth | Rasharkin, Ireland | ||
| Date of death | 14 November 1971 (aged 71)[1] | ||
| Place of death | Carluke, Scotland | ||
| Position | Inside forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Bellshill Athletic | |||
| Larkhall Thistle | |||
| 1921–1924 | Bathgate | 94 | (8) |
| 1924–1925 | Bradford City | 3 | (0) |
| 1925–1930 | Doncaster Rovers | 137 | (20) |
| 1930–1932 | Southport | 48 | (13) |
| 1932–1933 | Shelbourne | ||
| 1933–1934 | Boston United | 23 | (10) |
| Spalding United | |||
| 1936 | Grantham Town | 4 | (0) |
| 1936–1937 | Hibernian | ||
| International career | |||
| 1928–1932 | Ireland | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
Scotland
Paddy began his career in Scottish Junior football playing for Bellshill Athletic and Larkhall Thistle, and with Bathgate in the second tier of the Scottish Football League.[1][4]
England
McConnell joined Bradford City from Bathgate in August 1924.[5] He made three league appearances for the club.[6] He left the club in May 1925 to play for Doncaster Rovers.[5]
International
He played twice for the all Ireland team, a 2–1 defeat against Wales in 1928 and a 6–2 defeat by England in 1932.[2][1]
Sources
- Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.