Paddy McConnell

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]

Paddy McConnell

Personal information
Full name	Patrick McConnell
Date of birth	(1900-02-05)5 February 1900
Place of birth	Rasharkin, Ireland
Date of death	14 November 1971(1971-11-14) (aged 71)[1]
Place of death	Carluke, Scotland
Position(s)	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.