John Connaughton
| Date of birth | 23 September 1949 |
| Place of birth | Wigan |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| Died | 12 November 2022 |
A reserve goalkeeper who showed promise at Manchester United, but had Alex Stepney and Jimmy Rimmer to contend with.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 01 Oct 1966 | 01 Oct 1972 | |
| Halifax Town | 01 Sep 1969 | 30 Sep 1969 | L |
| Torquay United | 01 Oct 1971 | 02 Apr 1972 | L |
| Sheffield United | 01 Oct 1972 | 01 Jun 1974 | |
| Port Vale | 01 Jun 1974 | 30 Jun 1980 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Clean sheets | Conceded | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-72 | Manchester United | League Division One | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr 1972 | Sheffield United v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 08 Apr 1972 | Leicester City v Manchester United | L | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 12 Apr 1972 | Manchester United v Manchester City | L | 1-3 | League Division One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Clean sheets | Conceded | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-68 | England | UEFA Under-18 | 3 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr 1968 | Bulgaria v England | D | 0-0 | UEFA Under-18 | Group B |
| 09 Apr 1968 | England v Netherlands | W | 1-0 | UEFA Under-18 | Group B |
| 11 Apr 1968 | England v USSR | D | 1-1 | UEFA Under-18 | Group B |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.