Patrick Cassidy (footballer)

Patrick Cassidy (born 1887) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half.

Patrick Cassidy
Personal information
Date of birth 1887
Place of birth Wallsend, England
Position(s) Centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
South Shields
1911–1912 Bradford City 4 (0)
1912–1920 Cardiff City 89 (11)
Total 93 (11)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Born in Wallsend, Cassidy played for South Shields, Bradford City.[1] For Bradford City, he made 4 appearances in the Football League.[2] In 1912, Cassidy joined Southern Football League Second Division side Cardiff City, helping the side to win the title and promotion to the First Division in his debut season.[3] His defensive partnership with Billy Hardy and Kidder Harvey led the trio to be given the nickname of the "holy three" by the club fans.[4] The emergence of a young Fred Keenor following the end of World War I saw Cassidy come under pressure for his place in the side and, following Keenor's strong performances during pre-season matches prior to 1919–20 season, Cassidy himself pushed for Keenor to be included in the first-team in his place due to his "youth and promise".[4]

Honours
Cardiff City

Sources
  • Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.

References
  1. Frost, p. 393
  2. Frost, p. 380
  3. Shepherd, Richard (2002). The Definitive: Cardiff City F.C. Nottingham: SoccerData Publications. p. 16–21. ISBN 1-899-46817-X.
  4. Leighton, James (2010), Fred Keenor – The Man Who Never Gave Up, Derby: Derby Books Publishing Company, ISBN 978-1-85983-828-0


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