Johnny Carroll (footballer)


Johnny Carroll is an Irish former footballer who played as a centre-forward for Limerick, West Ham United and Corby Town.

Footballing career

Born in Limerick, Ireland, Carroll played for Limerick before signing for West Ham in 1948 along with his fellow countrymen, Danny McGowan and Fred Kearns. He made his debut against Sheffield Wednesday on 30 August 1948. Carroll played only five times in his West Ham career in all competitions without scoring. In 1949 he moved to Corby Town.