O'Connor first attracted attention while playing for Shamrock Rovers in the early part of the 1948–49 season. His impressive performances for Rovers led him to making four appearances for Ireland in 1949. He made his international debut on 8 September 1949 in a 3–0 win against Finland at Dalymount Park. The game was a 1950 World Cup qualifier and O'Connor put in an impressive performance, helping the Irish win 3–0.
O'Connor was preferred over both Tommy Eglington and Jackie O'Driscoll for the game against England. This proved an astute selection as O'Connor set up both of the Irish goals. Ireland took the lead in the 33rd minute when Peter Desmond, after collecting a pass from O'Connor, was brought down in the penalty area; Con Martin converted the subsequent penalty kick. In the 85th minute, O'Connor slipped the ball to Peter Farrell and as the English goalkeeper Bert Williams advanced, Farrell lofted the ball into the unguarded net.
He made his third appearance for Ireland on 9 October in the return game against Finland, which finished as a 1–1 draw, before making his final international appearance on 13 November against Sweden in 3–1 home defeat. Like his debut, both of these games were World Cup qualifiers.
^The Boys In Green - The FAI International Story (1997): Sean Ryan
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tommy, connor, other, uses, connor, disambiguation, this, article, includes, list, general, references, lacks, sufficient, corresponding, inline, citations, please, help, improve, this, article, introducing, more, precise, citations, february, 2022, learn, whe. For other uses see Tom O Connor disambiguation This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations February 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message Thomas O Connor born Dublin Ireland died 30 June 1987 also known as Tommy O Connor or Tom O Connor was an Irish footballer who played for Shamrock Rovers On 21 September 1949 together with Con Martin Johnny Carey and Peter Farrell he was also a member of the Ireland team that defeated England 2 0 at Goodison Park becoming the first non UK team to beat England at home Tommy O ConnorPersonal informationFull nameThomas O ConnorPlace of birthDublin IrelandDate of death30 June 1987Position s Outside LeftSenior career YearsTeamApps Gls 1948 1954Shamrock Rovers44 10 International career1951League of Ireland XI1 0 1949Ireland4 0 Club domestic league appearances and goalsO Connor first attracted attention while playing for Shamrock Rovers in the early part of the 1948 49 season His impressive performances for Rovers led him to making four appearances for Ireland in 1949 He made his international debut on 8 September 1949 in a 3 0 win against Finland at Dalymount Park The game was a 1950 World Cup qualifier and O Connor put in an impressive performance helping the Irish win 3 0 O Connor was preferred over both Tommy Eglington and Jackie O Driscoll for the game against England This proved an astute selection as O Connor set up both of the Irish goals Ireland took the lead in the 33rd minute when Peter Desmond after collecting a pass from O Connor was brought down in the penalty area Con Martin converted the subsequent penalty kick In the 85th minute O Connor slipped the ball to Peter Farrell and as the English goalkeeper Bert Williams advanced Farrell lofted the ball into the unguarded net He made his third appearance for Ireland on 9 October in the return game against Finland which finished as a 1 1 draw before making his final international appearance on 13 November against Sweden in 3 1 home defeat Like his debut both of these games were World Cup qualifiers After leaving Rovers O Connor played in the Leinster Senior League 1 2 3 4 Honours editInter City Cup Shamrock Rovers 1949 1 LFA President s Cup Shamrock Rovers 1948 49 1References edit Ireland stats The Complete Who s Who of Irish International Football 1945 96 1996 Stephen McGarrigle 1 www independent ie The Boys In Green The FAI International Story 1997 Sean Ryan Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tommy O 27Connor amp oldid 1164257505, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
