James McConnell (footballer)

James McConnell
Personal information
Full name James McConnell
Place of birth England
Playing position Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
18xx–1886 Padiham ? (?)
1886–1890 Burnley 1 (0)
1890–18x Brierfield ? (?)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.


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played four further FA Cup ties for Burnley, but by the time the Football League commenced in September 1888, he had been replaced by William Smith as the first-choice goalkeeper.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

  1. 1 2 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.
  2. ↑ Simpson, p. 512
  3. ↑ Simpson, p. 37


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