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.
Connolly, born in Newcastle-under-Lyme, joined Crewe Alexandra in 1960, making nine appearances and scoring three goals in his time with the club.
[1][2] He moved into non-league football with Macclesfield Town before signing for Colchester United for £1,200 in 1964.
[3] He made his debut on 22 August in a 1–0 defeat at Layer Road to Carlisle United[4] and scored his first goal on 26 October in a 1–1 home draw with Workington.
[7] Connolly later played for non-league teams Altrincham, Northwich Victoria and Winsford United after his Colchester exit in the summer of 1965.