Pat Finnerhan Explained

Patrick Finnerhan (March 1872 – 1941) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward for Northwich Victoria, Manchester City, Liverpool and Bristol City.

Finnerhan signed for Northwich in 1891.[1] Northwich lost their Football League status in 1894, and Finnerhan joined Manchester City in the close season. He made his Manchester City debut in the opening match of the 1894-95 season, a 4-2 Second Division defeat to Bury. He scored his first goal for the club on 8 September 1894 against Burslem Port Vale. He played in every Manchester City match that season, finishing as the club's leading scorer with 15 goals.[2] In October 1894 Manchester City signed Finnerhan's former Northwich strike partner Billy Meredith.

In March 1897, having made 89 appearances for Manchester City,[3] Finnerhan transferred to Liverpool. He made eight appearances for Liverpool, scoring one goal, against Wolverhampton Wanderers.[4] He then moved to Bristol City of the Southern League.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Famous Vics players . 2007-05-29 . Drill Field Den . dead . https://archive.today/20010309054457/http://www.vicsfan.uklinux.net/famousplayers.htm . 9 March 2001 . dmy-all .
  2. Book: James, Gary . Manchester City - The Complete Record . Breedon . Derby . 2006 . 1-85983-512-0., p274-279
  3. Book: Baskcomb . Julian . Manchester City F.C. Official Handbook 1997-98 . Polar . Leicester . 1997. p121
  4. Web site: Player Profile: Patrick Finnerhan . 2007-05-29 . LFCHistory.net.