John Connelly facts for kids
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| Full name | John Michael Connelly | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 18 July 1938 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | St Helens, Lancashire, England | |||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 25 October 2012 (aged 74) | |||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Barrowford, Lancashire, England | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Outside forward | |||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 1956–1964 | Burnley | 265 | (105) | |||||||||||||
| 1964–1966 | Manchester United | 80 | (22) | |||||||||||||
| 1966–1970 | Blackburn Rovers | 149 | (36) | |||||||||||||
| 1970–1973 | Bury | 128 | (37) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 622 | (200) | ||||||||||||||
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| 1960 | England U23 | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 1959–1966 | England | 20 | (7) | |||||||||||||
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John Michael Connelly (born July 18, 1938 – died October 25, 2012) was a famous English football player. He was known for playing as an "outside forward." This means he played on the wing, usually helping to attack and score goals. John Connelly played for several big clubs and even represented his country, England, in international matches.
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John Connelly: A Football Star
John Connelly was a very talented footballer from England. He played professionally for many years. His career started in the 1950s and lasted until the 1970s. He was known for his speed and skill on the field.
Starting Strong at Burnley
John Connelly began his professional career at Burnley Football Club. He joined them in 1956. He quickly became a key player for the team. Burnley had a very successful period with him.
In the 1959–60 season, Burnley won the First Division title. This was a huge achievement for the club. Connelly was a big part of that winning team. He also helped Burnley reach the FA Cup final in 1962. They were runners-up that year.
Joining Manchester United
After his great time at Burnley, John Connelly moved to Manchester United in 1964. This was another big step in his career. Manchester United was a very famous club.
He continued his winning ways there. In the 1964–65 season, Manchester United also won the First Division title. This meant Connelly had won the top league title with two different clubs. He played alongside other football legends at Manchester United.
Playing for England
John Connelly also played for the England national team. He represented his country in 20 matches. He scored 7 goals for England during his international career.
His biggest international achievement came in 1966. He was part of the England squad that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup. This was a historic moment for English football. England won the World Cup on home soil.
Later Career and Retirement
After Manchester United, John Connelly played for Blackburn Rovers from 1966 to 1970. He then finished his career at Bury from 1970 to 1973. He played many games for both clubs.
He retired from professional football in 1973. John Connelly passed away on October 25, 2012, at the age of 74. He is remembered as a talented winger and a World Cup winner.
His Amazing Achievements
John Connelly had a very successful football career. Here are some of his main achievements:
- With Burnley:
- First Division Winner: 1959–60
- FA Cup Runner-up: 1961–62
- With Manchester United:
- First Division Winner: 1964–65
- With England:
- FIFA World Cup Winner: 1966
