Paddy McConnell
Patrick "Paddy" "Pat" McConnell 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 in 201 matches in the Football League. He was both the first Doncaster, and the first Southport player to appear in an international match.Playing career
Youth
Paddy began his career in Scottish Junior Football playing for Bellshill Athletic, Larkhall Thistle and Bathgate.Senior
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.
