Club Career
Madden first came to prominence as a goalscorer with Cork F.C. and in 1936 he helped the club reach the final of the FAI Cup. However shortly afterwards he became embroiled in controversy when it emerged that, together with Jack O'Reilly, he had signed for Norwich City before playing in the cup final on April 19. When Cork F.C., who received no fee, protested over the moves, both Madden and O'Reilly were suspended by the FAI for three years. Despite this Madden failed to establish himself at either Norwich or Birmingham. The only highlight of his time in England came when he scored twice for Birmingham in an FA Cup tie against Everton on February 11, 1939. This game attracted a record attendance of 66,844 at St. Andrew’s.
Madden returned to the League of Ireland to play for a very successful Cork United team during the Second World War. His United team mates included, among others, Jack O'Reilly, Florrie Burke, Bill Hayes, Jackie O'Driscoll, Frank O'Farrell and Tommy Moroney. During the 1941-42 season he helped United to a League and Cup double, scoring 14 league goals in the process.
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