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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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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, making his debut in a 1–0 victory over Mid Rhondda on 12 September. He helped 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

• Southern Football League Second Division winner: 1912–13[3]

Sources

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

References

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