Paddy McConnell
# 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. In total he scored 30 goals from 201 matches in the Football League. He was both the first player representing both Doncaster and Southport to appear in an international match.

## 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.

### England

McConnell joined Bradford City from Bathgate in August 1924. He made three league appearances for the club. He left the club in May 1925 to play for Doncaster Rovers.

### 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.

## Sources

* Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.
