Pat Connolly (footballer)

Patrick Joseph Connolly (born 27 July 1941) is an English former footballer who played in the Football League as a forward for Crewe Alexandra and Colchester United.

Career
Connolly, born in Newcastle-under-Lyme, joined Crewe Alexandra in 1960, making nine appearances and scoring three goals in his time with the club. He moved into non-league football with Macclesfield Town before signing for Colchester United for £1,200 in 1964.

During the 1964–65 season, Connolly made 21 appearances, scoring seven goals. He made his debut on 22 August in a 1–0 defeat at Layer Road to Carlisle United and scored his first goal on 26 October in a 1–1 home draw with Workington. His last goal for the club came on 20 March 1965 in a 3–1 Essex derby win over Southend United, and made his last appearance on 16 April in a 1–0 defeat to Peterborough United.

Connolly later played for non-league teams Altrincham, Northwich Victoria and Winsford United after his Colchester exit in the summer of 1965.