Joshua Walter Sloan, commonly known as Paddy Sloan, was an Irish footballer and manager.
16 Facts About Paddy Sloan
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Paddy Sloan featured for Italian sides Milan, Udinese, Torino and Brescia.
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Paddy Sloan was a dual Irish international footballer as he played for both the IFA XI and the FAI XI.
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In May 1945, Paddy Sloan played for United in both legs of the League North Cup final against Bolton Wanderers.
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However, shortly afterwards, the Second World War broke out and Paddy Sloan joined the RAF.
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Paddy Sloan was stationed in Canada, where he became a sergeant-pilot.
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Paddy Sloan eventually left Tranmere and in May 1946 to sign for the Gunners without much ado.
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Paddy Sloan played a further three games for the club in the FA Cup.
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Paddy Sloan played his last game for Arsenal in a league game against Portsmouth on 4 October 1947.
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In February 1948, Paddy Sloan left Arsenal and signed for Sheffield United.
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Paddy Sloan's goals helped Milan finish the season in third place behind Torino and Internazionale.
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When Paddy Sloan began his international career in 1945, there were, in effect, two Ireland teams, chosen by two rival associations.
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Between 1945 and 1947, Paddy Sloan made three appearances and scored one goal for the IFA XI.
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Paddy Sloan was a Tranmere Rovers player when he played the first two games for the IFA XI, but had transferred to Arsenal by the time he made his last appearance.
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In 1946, while at Arsenal, Paddy Sloan made two appearances and scored one goal for the FAI XI.
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Paddy Sloan was one of several players born in Northern Ireland who benefited from the FAI's attempts to establish their all-Ireland influence.