Eddie Connelly
| Date of birth | 09 December 1916 |
| Place of birth | Dumbarton |
| Position | Inside forward |
Having made his debut as a teenager, great things were expected. However, Eddie's tendency to over elaborate - along with a fiery temperament - meant his potential was not to be truly fulfilled.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 01 Mar 1935 | 01 Mar 1938 | |
| Luton Town | 01 Mar 1938 | 01 Aug 1939 | |
| West Bromwich Albion | 01 Aug 1939 | 01 Apr 1946 | |
| Luton Town | 01 Apr 1946 | 01 Jun 1948 | |
| Leyton Orient | 01 Jun 1948 | 01 Oct 1949 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935-36 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 5 | 1 |
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| 1935-36 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 17 | 8 |
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| 1936-37 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 1 | ||||
| 1937-38 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 7 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 1936 | Walsall v Newcastle United | W | 0-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 18 Jan 1936 | Manchester United v Newcastle United | L | 3-1 | League Division Two | |
| 25 Jan 1936 | Sheffield Wednesday v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 29 Jan 1936 | Newcastle United v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 01 Feb 1936 | Fulham v Newcastle United | L | 3-1 | League Division Two | |
| 08 Feb 1936 | Newcastle United v Burnley | D | 1-1 | League Division Two | |
| 15 Feb 1936 | Newcastle United v Arsenal | D | 3-3 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 19 Feb 1936 | Arsenal v Newcastle United | L | 3-0 | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 26 Feb 1936 | Charlton Athletic v Newcastle United | L | 4-2 | League Division Two | |
| 29 Feb 1936 | Newcastle United v Norwich City | D | 1-1 | League Division Two | |
| 07 Mar 1936 | Doncaster Rovers v Newcastle United | D | 2-2 | League Division Two | |
| 14 Mar 1936 | Newcastle United v Bury | W | 3-0 | League Division Two | |
| 19 Mar 1936 | Leicester City v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | League Division Two | |
| 21 Mar 1936 | West Ham United v Newcastle United | L | 4-1 | League Division Two | |
| 28 Mar 1936 | Newcastle United v Sheffield United | W | 3-0 | League Division Two | |
| 01 Apr 1936 | Bradford City v Newcastle United | L | 3-2 | League Division Two | |
| 04 Apr 1936 | Nottingham Forest v Newcastle United | W | 1-2 | League Division Two | |
| 10 Apr 1936 | Newcastle United v Hull City | W | 4-1 | League Division Two | |
| 11 Apr 1936 | Newcastle United v Swansea Town | W | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
| 13 Apr 1936 | Hull City v Newcastle United | W | 2-3 | League Division Two | |
| 18 Apr 1936 | Southampton v Newcastle United | W | 1-3 | League Division Two | |
| 02 May 1936 | Plymouth Argyle v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | League Division Two | |
| 17 Oct 1936 | Newcastle United v Chesterfield | L | 1-2 | League Division Two | |
| 15 Sep 1937 | Newcastle United v Luton Town | L | 1-3 | League Division Two | |
| 02 Oct 1937 | Newcastle United v Coventry City | L | 1-2 | League Division Two | |
| 09 Oct 1937 | Nottingham Forest v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | League Division Two | |
| 16 Oct 1937 | Aston Villa v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
| 26 Feb 1938 | Newcastle United v Aston Villa | W | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
| 02 Mar 1938 | Stockport County v Newcastle United | W | 1-3 | League Division Two | |
| 05 Mar 1938 | Bradford Park Avenue v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.