[Player Pics]

Patrick Connolly was a lightening quick winger much loved by the Celtic fans of the 1920s.

The Hamilton-born outside-right started his career at Kirkintilloch Rob Roy before joining the Bhoys in December 1921. He made his debut on January 3 1922 in a 1-1 league draw at Clyde.

Paddy’s greatest asset was undoubtedly his blistering pace which he used to great effect to terrorise opposition
defences. With the exciting Connolly in the side Celtic could be a lethal team on the break, with the winger’s speed used to great effect in turning defence into attack.

Once free of his defender Connolly was more than capable of delivering inch perfect crosses on to the head of Jimmy McGrory. He was also more than capable of cutting in from his wing and helping himself to a goal.

The great McGrory rated Connolly so highly that he selected the player as right-wing in his all time Celtic XI.

While much loved by McGrory and the support Connolly was not so highly regarded by the board and during his time at Parkhead he had a number of wrangles with the club over reduced terms.

After a number of brief loan spells Paddy finally departed Celtic Park in the summer on 1932 having played 296 games and scored 46 goals. A real crowd favourite.