Eddie Connachan facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edward Devlin Connachan | ||
| Date of birth | 27 August 1935 | ||
| Place of birth | Prestonpans, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 28 January 2021 (aged 85) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Dalkeith Thistle | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1957–1963 | Dunfermline Athletic | 126 | (0) |
| 1963–1966 | Middlesbrough | 95 | (0) |
| 1966–1968 | Falkirk | 27 | (0) |
| 1968 | Port Elizabeth City | ||
| 1969–1972 | East London Celtic / -United | ||
| National team | |||
| 1961–1962 | Scotland | 2 | (0) |
| 1961–1962 | Scottish League XI | 4 | (0) |
| 1962 | SFL trial v SFA | 1 | (0) |
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Edward Devlin Connachan (born 27 August 1935 – died 28 January 2021), known as Eddie Connachan, was a talented Scottish football player. He was a goalkeeper, which means his job was to stop the other team from scoring goals.
Eddie played for several football clubs during his career. These included Dunfermline Athletic, Middlesbrough, and Falkirk. He also had the honor of playing for the Scotland national team.
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Eddie Connachan's Football Journey
Eddie Connachan started his football career in Scotland. He first played for a youth team called Dalkeith Thistle. This is where he began to develop his skills as a goalkeeper.
Playing for Dunfermline Athletic
From 1957 to 1963, Eddie played for Dunfermline Athletic. This was a very important part of his career. He played in 126 games for the club during these years. As a goalkeeper, his main role was to protect the goal.
Moving to Middlesbrough
After his time at Dunfermline, Eddie moved to England. He joined Middlesbrough in 1963 and played there until 1966. He continued to be a strong presence in goal, playing 95 matches for the team.
Later Club Career
Eddie returned to Scotland to play for Falkirk from 1966 to 1968. He played 27 games for them. Later in his career, he also played for clubs in South Africa. These clubs included Port Elizabeth City and East London Celtic / -United.
Playing for Scotland
One of the biggest achievements for any footballer is to play for their country. Eddie Connachan was selected to play for the Scotland national team. He played two international matches for Scotland between 1961 and 1962. He also represented the Scottish League XI four times during the same period.
Eddie Connachan was a dedicated goalkeeper. He had a long and successful career in football. He is remembered for his contributions to the teams he played for.
