1. Patrick OConnell (1887-1959) An Irishman Abroad Robin Peake Patrick OConnell, An Irishman Abroad / Sporting Lives / December 2010 / Robin Peake

2. Timeline of developments in Irish Football 1878 – First association football match played 1879 – First Football Club (Cliftonville) formed 1880 – Irish Football Association formed 1881 – Inaugural Irish Cup 1882 – Irelands first International Match 1887 – Soccer being played in Dublin 1892 – Leinster FA formed 1900 – International match held in Dublin

3. Patsy OConnell figured with conspicuous success in last Saturdays Internationals Sports Express (Hull) 21 Feb. 1914 Patrick OConnell, An Irishman Abroad / Sporting Lives / December 2010 / Robin Peake

4. On moving from Hull to Manchester United Sports Express (Hull) 16 May 1914 Patrick OConnell, An Irishman Abroad / Sporting Lives / December 2010 / Robin Peake

5. It is said that Pat OConnell brings out his best form when a wee bit angry! Manchester Football Chronicle, 18 Sept. 1915

6. Patrick OConnell, An Irishman Abroad / Sporting Lives / December 2010 / Robin Peake Cup Heroes of Other Days and what has happened to them 41% - ran their own business

7. Patrick OConnell, An Irishman Abroad / Sporting Lives / December 2010 / Robin Peake Cup Heroes of Other Days and what has happened to them 41% - ran their own business 30% - involved in coaching

8. Patrick OConnell, An Irishman Abroad / Sporting Lives / December 2010 / Robin Peake Cup Heroes of Other Days and what has happened to them 30% - involved in coaching 8% - coached abroad

9. Patrick OConnell, An Irishman Abroad / Sporting Lives / December 2010 / Robin Peake

10. Honours La Liga Winner: 1934/35 (Betis Balompie) Runner Up: 1942/43 (FC Sevilla) Copa del Presidente de la Republica Runner Up: 1935/36 (FC Barcelona) Campeonato Cántabra Winner: 1922/23, 1923/24, 1924/25, 1925/26, 1926/27, 1927/28, 1928/29 (Real Racing Club de Santander) Lliga Mediterrania Winner: 1937 (FC Barcelona) Campeonato de Cataluña Winner: 1935/36, 1937/38 (FC Barcelona)

11. Patrick OConnell (1887-1959) An Irishman Abroad Robin Peake Patrick OConnell, An Irishman Abroad / Sporting Lives / December 2010 / Robin Peake