Joe Carolan facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Francis Carolan | ||
| Date of birth | 8 September 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Date of death | 26 September 2018 (aged 81) | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1955–1956 | Home Farm | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1956–1960 | Manchester United | 66 | (0) |
| 1960–1962 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 33 | (0) |
| 1962–1968 | Tonbridge | 424 | (50) |
| 1968–1971 | Canterbury City | ||
| International career | |||
| 1959–1960 | Republic of Ireland | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Joseph Carolan (born September 8, 1937 – died September 26, 2018) was a professional footballer from Ireland. He played as a full-back, which is a defensive position, for well-known clubs like Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Football League.
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Joe Carolan's Football Journey
Early Days and Youth Success
Joe Carolan was born in Dublin, Ireland. He started his football journey at a young age with a club called Home Farm. He played there at the youth level, showing great promise. His talent quickly caught the eye of bigger clubs.
On February 15, 1956, Joe made a big move to Manchester United. This was a dream come true for many young footballers. While at Manchester United, he was part of their team that won the FA Youth Cup. This is a very important competition for young players in England.
Playing for Manchester United
Joining the First Team
Joe Carolan made his first appearance for Manchester United's senior team on November 22, 1958. This match was against Luton Town. His debut came about nine months after a very sad event, the Munich air disaster. This tragedy deeply affected Manchester United, as many players were sadly lost. Some other players were too injured to play football again.
Because of this, new players like Joe had the chance to step up and join the first team. He played 71 matches for Manchester United between 1958 and 1960.
Representing Ireland
Joe Carolan also had the honor of playing for his country. He earned two caps for the Republic of Ireland. His first international match was on November 1, 1959. Playing for your country is a very proud moment for any footballer.
Later Club Career
After his time at Manchester United, Joe Carolan moved to Brighton & Hove Albion in December 1960. He played there for a couple of years.
In 1962, he joined Tonbridge. He spent a significant part of his career at Tonbridge, playing many games. Later, in 1968, he signed with Canterbury City, where he continued to play football until 1971.
Joe Carolan passed away in September 2018.
