Full name Joseph Francis Carolan Years Team Name Joe Carolan | Playing position Role Footballer Position Defender | |
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Date of birth (1937-09-08) 8 September 1937 (age 78) | ||
Joseph "Joe" Carolan (born 8 September 1937) is an Irish former professional footballer.
Born in Dublin, Carolan started his career with Home Farm at youth level before moving to Manchester United on 15 February 1956, where he featured in their FA Youth Cup winning team. On 22 November 1958, Carolan made his senior debut against Luton Town. He broke into the first time nine months after the Munich air disaster, which had claimed the lives of eight United players - including his fellow countryman Bill Whelan - and resulted in two other players being injured to such an extent that they never played again.
He played 71 times for United between 1958 and 1960 and won two caps for the Republic of Ireland making his debut on the 1 November 1959.
He joined Brighton and Hove Albion in December 1960.
Carolan joined Tonbridge in 1962 before signing for Canterbury City in 1968.