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. He moved into non-league football with Macclesfield Town before signing for Colchester United for ã1,200 in 1964.
During the 1964âÂÂ65 season, Connolly made 21 appearances, scoring seven goals. He made his debut on 22 August in a 1âÂÂ0 defeat at Layer Road to Carlisle United and scored his first goal on 26 October in a 1âÂÂ1 home draw with Workington. His last goal for the club came on 20 March 1965 in a 3âÂÂ1 Essex derby win over Southend United, and made his last appearance on 16 April in a 1âÂÂ0 defeat to Peterborough United.
Connolly later played for non-league teams Altrincham, Northwich Victoria and Winsford United after his Colchester exit in the summer of 1965.