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English McConnell

Clubs played for: Glentoran, Blackburn Rovers, Roker Park, Sheffield Wednesday, Leicester City, South Shields, (1902-1914)

Born: 1883

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Position: Wing-half.

Biography: Purchased from Sheffield Wednesday in 1910. £500 was paid immediately with the rest as an IOU. He was one of several signings that the club made in a bid to beat the drop and as a result, the transfer deadline was introduced. He played 22 consecutive games for the club but a cartilage operation spelled the end of his stay. Moved to Belfast after his career ended and went into business until his death in June 1928 aged 45.




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