David Connolly signs

[smithy]

I am chuffed to bits with this signing and with Pardew and his team.

[beatlesaint]

pretty positive for a thread on ex-player (post 98)

 

Yeah they seem to like him......pretty decent bunch of supporters up there too.

[gjphilsaint]

All that is needed for this partnership of lambo and DC to spark is.... service. If you provide them... they will score!

[skintsaint]

http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=446337

 

sunderland fans seem very fond of him

 

I am liking the comment of :

 

He does have the nack of tucking chances away with reasonable regularity.

 

 

Something we are guilty of is not taking our chances.

[Langleysaint]

Top signing , we need to get him match fit , i suspect a couple of run outs with the reserves before he hits the first team, how bad was his injuries?

[wightman35]

Top signing , we need to get him match fit , i suspect a couple of run outs with the reserves before he hits the first team, how bad was his injuries?

 

Enough to keep him out for 18 months, apparently. But signed in time to play Friday after 3 weeks training with us.

Could be a good one:)

[Viking Warrior]

Im not suprised at this signing afterall Weston mentioned it at the weekend

that he had heard he was training with us. Lets hope he keeps fit. will be a terrific signing if he keeps fit

[The Kraken]

Score a goal David Connolly, and we will love you more than you will know.....

[farawaysaint]

We asked for cover in the striker position and we received. Thank you Mr Cortese can I have a pony?

[dubai_phil]

Well guys.

 

AP says he's doing something about a striker

 

Some moaned and carried on, but ole AP just carried on and got us a proven Striker.

 

How long will it take us to understand this total shift in our lives. The club management say something and then go and do it. Shocking, may it never cease

 

Excellent signing, like the others say he is on a road back and hope he makes it for us, AP & the Med team must have seen something there.

 

Oh and don't expect us to go straight to a rigid 4-4-2 immediately, he'll come in slowly to get match fit again and so that FINALLY gives us better tactical options as well during a game.

 

Well done Pilchards & Weston

 

The Truth is out there...

 

(but nice to know it is found on here from time to time)

[smithy]

We asked for cover in the striker position and we received. Thank you Mr Cortese can I have a pony?

 

Careful Mack Rill will be calling you a fiddler.

[NN2 Saint]

Score a goal David Connolly, and we will love you more than you will know.....

 

One of my favourite ever songs for Shipperley that one. Would definetly have Connolly in my side over Danny Webber

[Tractor_Saint]

Score a goal David Connolly, and we will love you more than you will know.....

 

As long as it's not an easy one or one that's scored too close to the goal line

[ringwood]

another great signing so nearly a full team

 

 

davis (who nearly left so could be a new signing)

 

murty jadhi trottman harding

 

melias hammond waigo

 

lambo connolly

 

no excuses now as Pardew has his own team

[NickG]

Last 6 games;

 

12 goals

(Jaidi 1)

Waigo 4

Lambert 3

Lallana 4

 

Waigo 4 in last three games

Lallana 3 in last three games

[Jimmy_D]

nice!

 

I like

[smithy]

Last 6 games;

 

12 goals

(Jaidi 1)

Waigo 4

Lambert 3

Lallana 4

 

Waigo 4 in last three games

Lallana 3 in last three games

 

I think one of Waigo's is Lamberts.

 

But the same result otherwise.

[Clifford Nelson]

Well guys.

 

AP says he's doing something about a striker

 

Some moaned and carried on, but ole AP just carried on and got us a proven Striker.

 

How long will it take us to understand this total shift in our lives. The club management say something and then go and do it. Shocking, may it never cease

 

Excellent signing, like the others say he is on a road back and hope he makes it for us, AP & the Med team must have seen something there.

 

Oh and don't expect us to go straight to a rigid 4-4-2 immediately, he'll come in slowly to get match fit again and so that FINALLY gives us better tactical options as well during a game.

 

Well done Pilchards & Weston

 

The Truth is out there...

 

(but nice to know it is found on here from time to time)

 

If he's a great success he'll be with us for a couple of years, which is great, because then we ought to be looking at what we need for getting into the Premiership. These signings will not always be successful, I'm doubtful about Antonio, for instance, but there clearly is a plan and a management team which intends to put it into practice.

[dubai_phil]

If he's a great success he'll be with us for a couple of years, which is great, because then we ought to be looking at what we need for getting into the Premiership. These signings will not always be successful, I'm doubtful about Antonio, for instance, but there clearly is a plan and a management team which intends to put it into practice.

 

Agree, still has to prove himself, Papa is improving game by game and so will Connely I am sure (sweepstake on first poster to start a thread with Connely is rubbsih anyone?)

 

Meanwhile yes, sure seems like they are working to a bloody good plan.

 

Actually I'm almost sure it is an excellent plan, crafted with great care and professionalism with input from many experienced stakeholders, and long may they continue to plan and review and adjust their goals aims and targets as all good professional managers and directors in any walk of life should

[niceandfriendly]

Could be a great signing. I think it says a lot that the Sunderland fans like him so much. He's exactly the sort of player that could do well in League One and Pardew has snapped him up. AP's signings so far have been spot on, well done AP and the board.

[NickG]

Last 6 games;

 

12 goals

(Jaidi 1)

Waigo 4

Lambert 3

Lallana 4

 

Waigo 4 in last three games

Lallana 3 in last three games

 

assuming (hoping!) Connolly finds full fitness/form not sure what our first choice 11 would be now?:confused:

[niceandfriendly]

assuming (hoping!) Connolly finds full fitness/form not sure what our first choice 11 would be now?:confused:

 

If everyone was fit I'd say

 

Davis

Murty Jaidi Trotman Harding

Waigo Schneiderlin Hammond Lallana

Connolly Lambert

 

Subs: Bialkowski, Thomas, James, Mellis, Gillett, Saganowski, Paterson, Mills.

 

The only problem with that line up being that Lallana doesn't seem as involved on the wing as he does upfront. Perhaps Connolly has been brought in as an "bring him off the bench when needed" man? Though I'd have thought he'd be too good for that if fit.

[SaintSparky]

Excellent news, another step in the right direction.

[NickG]

assuming (hoping!) Connolly finds full fitness/form not sure what our first choice 11 would be now?:confused:

 

If everyone was fit I'd say

 

Davis

Murty Jaidi Trotman Harding

Waigo Schneiderlin Hammond Lallana

Connolly Lambert

 

Subs: Bialkowski, Thomas, James, Mellis, Gillett, Saganowski, Paterson, Mills.

 

The only problem with that line up being that Lallana doesn't seem as involved on the wing as he does upfront. Perhaps Connolly has been brought in as an "bring him off the bench when needed" man? Though I'd have thought he'd be too good for that if fit.

 

agree - nice problems to have!

[CHAPEL END CHARLIE]

Players of Connolly , Lambert and Jaidi's standing just don't come cheap (in terms of wages anyway) so well done to Markus Liebherr for putting your hands into those oh so deep pockets yet again . I strongly suspect we have one of the best and most expensive squads in this division now so the pressure's on Alan Pardew to make the most of it .

 

From everyone to whom much has been given , much will be required ; and from one to whom much has been entrusted , even more will be demanded .

 

Gospel of St Luke

[Pat from Poole]

another great signing so nearly a full team

 

 

davis (who nearly left so could be a new signing)

 

murty jadhi trottman harding

 

melias hammond waigo

 

lambo connolly

 

no excuses now as Pardew has his own team

 

 

That last sentence is a very good point.

 

Added to Lallana showing signs of coming good, we ought to be a major threat in this League.

[wild-saint]

Well guys.

 

AP says he's doing something about a striker

 

Some moaned and carried on, but ole AP just carried on and got us a proven Striker.

 

How long will it take us to understand this total shift in our lives. The club management say something and then go and do it. Shocking, may it never cease

 

Excellent signing, like the others say he is on a road back and hope he makes it for us, AP & the Med team must have seen something there.

 

Oh and don't expect us to go straight to a rigid 4-4-2 immediately, he'll come in slowly to get match fit again and so that FINALLY gives us better tactical options as well during a game.

 

Well done Pilchards & Weston

 

The Truth is out there...

 

(but nice to know it is found on here from time to time)

 

yes well done pichahrds where did you get your info?

[Mr X]

18 months is a long time out! but lets hope hes over the injuries that have plagued him, as from what i can tell hes a talented player

[dune]

I just want to say a big thankyou to Mr Liebherr.

 

You are without doubt the biggest hero in this clubs history.

[Iowsaintsfan]

Well pleased, if he has been training with us for 3 weeks AP must have a good idea how fit he is? lets hope he hits the ground running (without getting injured)

[Iowsaintsfan]

Score a goal David Connolly, and we will love you more than you will know.....

 

 

I miss Neil Shipperley

[RonManager]

I miss Neil Shipperley

 

If it's any consolation, he misses you too....:smt090

[Saint_clark]

Awesome, awesome signing.

[brmbrm]

another great signing so nearly a full team

 

 

davis (who nearly left so could be a new signing)

 

murty jadhi trottman harding

 

melias hammond waigo

 

lambo connolly

 

no excuses now as Pardew has his own team

 

Well, playing with only 10 men is a pretty good excuse IMHO.

 

 

Maybe he could add Lallama. Just a thought.

[oggiee]

The final piece of the jigsaw for me, I dont think the summers inward transfers could of realistically gone much better! Great Signing, congrats and thankyou to the board, backroom staff, and Pardew for this.

[eelpie]

I think you are spot on with that. The challenge if he was to start would be what to do with Adam Lallana. If Connolly is ready to come off the bench, then problem solved.

 

Good point. Our fate was sealed against BR when Lallana was replaced by rubbish and they brought on Wiliams, who scored. Time we had strength in depth.

[Saint_clark]

Davis

Murty Jaidi Trotman Harding

Waigo Mellis Hammond Lallana

Connolly Lambert

 

Would be my first choice team now.

[hypochondriac]

yes well done pichahrds where did you get your info?

 

well done mate. I see you posted it as well.

[saint_stevo]

I just want to say a big thankyou to Mr Liebherr.

 

You are without doubt the biggest hero in this clubs history.

 

Free transfer....

[RedAndWhite91]

yes well done pichahrds where did you get your info?

 

Doesn't he work at or near the training ground or something? If this is correct does that mean I am ITK?

[Professor]

Free transfer....

 

But there is a wages cost and Pardew has not been able to loan out many people, probably less than he hoped.

The wages bill must be quite substantial now and that alone shows the depth of commitment by Marcus Leibherr. This signing has increased my confidence level massively, because even if it is a fitness gamble it shows that Pards and the owners are willing to do whatever they can to continue strengthening. The Torquay game showed that the second string are weak but Connolly is real quality and removes the need to use people like Patterson, who may be prospects but really are not ready yet. Could be it mean farewell to Saga?

[Deanovski]

really hope we sign waigo

[Bailey]

Potentially a very good signing for us. Although Connolly has been out injured for quite some time, he is a proven goalscorer and should get plenty in this division, providing he is given the service. He might just be the perfect foil for Lambert, and if they hit it off then we may have one of the best strike forces in the division.

[oxfordshire_saint]

He's been labelled a "fox in the box", therefore he will be a complete and utter failure

[Saint Bones]

Ahh a great way to start my Friday morning. Hopefully the 3 weeks have been a relatively intensive fitness test.

 

Welcome DC

[rick1976.4.38]

just got home to see this bit of news,great signing if he stays fit and should make a great partnership with lambert.onwards and upwards with the mighty saints,coyr

[Greedyfly]

Muy muy muy happy with this signing, congratulations to wild-saint for ITKness . I think he is the perfect foil for Lambert and can't wait to see him play. Could we see this starting line up though:

 

Davis

 

Murty Trottman Jaidi Harding

Mellis/Morgan Hammond Lallana

Waigo Connolly

Lambert

 

It's not ideal but I think it's the best way to fit Lallana in. Otherwise I'd be going for

 

Davis

 

Defence

 

Waigo Lallana Hammond Holmes

 

Lambert Connolly

 

More width which I prefer but enought bite in midfield?

 

Any other suggestions?

[alpine_saint]

Looking at some of your line-ups, I had to say I wanted a clean-sweep of the old failure culture, and apart from Lallana and Davis, the job is nearly complete.

 

I still worry that Schneiderlin is not up to the challenge, despite his apparent potential....

[Teddy Nutkins]

Looking at some of your line-ups, I had to say I wanted a clean-sweep of the old failure culture, and apart from Lallana and Davis, the job is nearly complete.

 

I still worry that Schneiderlin is not up to the challenge, despite his apparent potential....

 

Na don't worry Alps, i am sure Morgan will come good,so much so, we'll have a job to keep him here.His biggest problem, i think, is his fitness.He does appear to be a little fragile.

[saint lard]

Quite possibly an excellent signing,barring injury concerns.