Jim Brennan (Northern Irish footballer)

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Jim Brennan

Personal information
Full name	James Rory Brennan
Date of birth	(1932-02-29)29 February 1932
Place of birth	Downpatrick, Northern Ireland
Date of death	24 January 2009(2009-01-24) (aged 76)
Place of death	Braintree, England
Position(s)	Left winger Full back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Glentoran
1952–1954	Birmingham City	0	(0)
1954–1956	Swindon Town	16	(1)
1956–1959	Chelmsford City
1959–1960	Kidderminster Harriers
	Randfontein
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

James Rory Brennan (29 February 1932 — 24 January 2009) was a Northern Irish footballer who played as a left winger.

Career

Brennan began his career in Northern Ireland, playing for Glentoran. In 1952, Brennan signed for Birmingham City, however failed to make an appearance during his time at the club. Two years later, Brennan signed for Swindon Town, making 16 Football League appearances, scoring once, during his time at the club.

In 1956, Brennan signed for Chelmsford City, making 53 appearances as a full-back, before being released in 1959. Following Brennan's release from Chelmsford, he signed for Kidderminster Harriers. In 1960, Brennan emigrated to South Africa, playing in the National Football League for Randfontein.