Eddie Carroll

Edward Carroll (20 August 1901 – 20 October 1974) was an Irish footballer who played as a centre forward. He played for clubs in Ireland and Scotland and made one international appearance for the Ireland (IFA) national team in 1925.

Club career Eddie Carroll was born in Bessbrook, County Armagh, on 20 August 1901. He began his football career with local junior team Bessbrook Athletic before joining Newry Town. He signed for Irish League club Glenavon in 1921, then rejoined Newry Town on loan when they entered the Irish League in 1923 before returning to Glenavon the following year.

Carroll moved to Scotland in 1925, joining Aberdeen. He was unable to gain a regular place in Scottish League football for them, making only five first team appearances and scoring once, but was prolific for the reserves — at one point scoring 18 goals in a run of four consecutive matches. In September 1926, Carroll was transferred from Aberdeen to Dundee United for a £500 fee. He scored 13 goals in 25 appearances for United, including a hat-trick against Heart of Midlothian, but was released at the end of the 1926–27 season following their relegation from the top flight.