English footballer
James McConnell|
Place of birth |
England |
---|
Position(s) |
Goalkeeper |
---|
|
Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
---|
|
Padiham |
|
|
---|
1886–1890 |
Burnley |
1 |
(0) |
---|
|
Brierfield |
|
|
---|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
James McConnell was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played for Padiham before joining Burnley in August 1886.[1] He played first competitive match for Burnley on 23 October 1886 in the 3–3 draw away at Astley Bridge in the first round of the FA Cup.[2] McConnell played four further FA Cup ties for Burnley, but by the time the Football League commenced in September 1888, he had been replaced by William Smith as the first-choice goalkeeper. He eventually made his league debut for the club on 11 January 1890 in the 1–3 loss to Stoke at Turf Moor.[3] McConnell left Burnley in the summer of 1890 and subsequently signed for Brierfield.[1]
References
- ^ a b Simpson, Ray (2007). The Clarets Chronicles: The Definitive History of Burnley Football Club. Burnley: Burnley Football Club. p. 486. ISBN 978-0-9557468-0-2.
- ^ Simpson, p. 512
- ^ Simpson, p. 37