Saint Charlie Posted 21 December, 2012 Share Posted 21 December, 2012 Does anyone know if he found a club? It doesn't look like it from the internet but he is 35, and IMO could still do a job in L1 for the right team. Scored some really important goals for us, and looked class when on form and fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 21 December, 2012 Share Posted 21 December, 2012 Does anyone know if he found a club? It doesn't look like it from the internet but he is 35, and IMO could still do a job in L1 for the right team. Scored some really important goals for us, and looked class when on form and fit. That's the problem. Money is tight down there for most and is more wisely spent on players who can play every game. We were fortunate enough that we could have him as a 'luxury', so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 21 December, 2012 Author Share Posted 21 December, 2012 That's the problem. Money is tight down there for most and is more wisely spent on players who can play every game. We were fortunate enough that we could have him as a 'luxury', so to speak. Probably about right. When he got fit he tended to be able to play 90mins and play a few times a week, but the injuries always put him out the frame for a long time. Still - if you check his career it was a very good one, decent goal ratio, 9 in 41 for Ireland and also played abroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 21 December, 2012 Share Posted 21 December, 2012 Surprised the Skate ****s weren't interested, he'd have been a good signing on their month long rolling contract system they've got down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 21 December, 2012 Share Posted 21 December, 2012 He was on an Episode of Homes Under the Hammer the other day bidding for a property. I did a double take but it was definitely him - he didn't get it btw. I always thought he was class when fit, surprised nobody took him on a pay as you play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 21 December, 2012 Share Posted 21 December, 2012 Liked him as a player and has certainly played a part in getting us up the divisions. Remember when he came on at Oldham, he was absolutely superb, and had some brilliant link up play with Lambert/Lallana/Guly at the start of last season when we were steamrolling teams. I think TCM has summed it up however. If money is tight, then why would clubs risk paying him money when the liklihood is he'll be injured for atleast half the season. Would be a good acquisition for someone like Bournemouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 21 December, 2012 Share Posted 21 December, 2012 Has he not come back from the dead yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 21 December, 2012 Author Share Posted 21 December, 2012 Has he not come back from the dead yet? No - he never died. He hated that song when it was sung at Plymouth. In the same game his shot that hit the bar would have been a worldy if it went it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 21 December, 2012 Share Posted 21 December, 2012 [quote=Katalinic;1559518 I always thought he was class when fit, surprised nobody took him on a pay as you play. maybe that wouldn't suit him, you can train and train and get nothing at the end of the day if the manager doesn't play you. Wasn't there a case not long back where players were training 6 days a week for less than minimum wage because they weren't picked by the manager for matches. Connolly said in an interview at sometime around the Brighton away match in LI that he'd been fit most of the season but didn't get any game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 21 December, 2012 Author Share Posted 21 December, 2012 maybe that wouldn't suit him, you can train and train and get nothing at the end of the day if the manager doesn't play you. Wasn't there a case not long back where players were training 6 days a week for less than minimum wage because they weren't picked by the manager for matches. Connolly said in an interview at sometime around the Brighton away match in LI that he'd been fit most of the season but didn't get any game time. I think he got a bit funny when asked about the injuries. He did seem slightly odd - he never joined in the same warm up as the other players but used to dribble a ball around in his own little world and tap it into an empty net from 3 yards over and over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 21 December, 2012 Share Posted 21 December, 2012 I think he got a bit funny when asked about the injuries. He did seem slightly odd - he never joined in the same warm up as the other players but used to dribble a ball around in his own little world and tap it into an empty net from 3 yards over and over again. ........Mmm, there are a lot of players out there today who can't do that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 21 December, 2012 Share Posted 21 December, 2012 ........Mmm, there are a lot of players out there today who can't do that ! Let's not turn this into another anti-Guly thread please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 21 December, 2012 Share Posted 21 December, 2012 Let's not turn this into another anti-Guly thread please. ....did I say any names ? Noooooooooooooooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 21 December, 2012 Share Posted 21 December, 2012 I think Connolly could be one of the most influetial players in any team. If only he did not spend so much time in the treatment room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostBoys Posted 22 December, 2012 Share Posted 22 December, 2012 No - he never died. He hated that song when it was sung at Plymouth. In the same game his shot that hit the bar would have been a worldy if it went it. I was at that game he was outstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 31 December, 2012 Author Share Posted 31 December, 2012 Pompey now looking at Connolly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltonroader07 Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 I always liked DC, he put in a full shift (when fit) and was an honest player, good luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WealdSaint Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 Will always remember that goal he scored against Norwich when we were bothin Lg1. CLASS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 I always liked DC, he put in a full shift (when fit) and was an honest player, good luck to him. Agree, but surely there's better options for him than playing for that basket-case of a football club down the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 I always liked DC, he put in a full shift (when fit) and was an honest player, good luck to him. You must be looking forward to watching him for real then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintWill71 Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 Has joined Portsmouth for a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 Agree, but surely there's better options for him than playing for that basket-case of a football club down the road? The fact nobody else has signed him since he left us in the summer suggests that perhaps there isn't a better option. For now, at least. I'm highly amused that they've forced out their leading scorer (well done, boo-boys ) and replaced him with someone who will take his month's contract period to get fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaneNero Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/saints/news/10133186.Ex_Saint_Connolly_signs_for_Pompey/? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Chalet Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 Good luck Agent Connolly. It may only be a month, but it is a mission none the less. Pass on further instructions to Agent Howard and tell him to keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 Usual moronic vitriol on the Echo site from so-called saints supporters. DC was always a decent player for us and a decent bloke, did they really expect him to say when he signed for them, this is a **** club and I intend to take then down another division. Glad that he has found some gainful employment even if he is playing for a lost cause, basket case club, just hope he actually gets paid. I'm sure we didn't all call Channon, Davies and Stokes Skate ******s just because they spent some time in the twilight of thier careers helping out our poor, ungrateful neighbours. Cannot see what motivates people to write abusive stuff, calling people ******s etc in a public forum such as the Echo, really shows what a load of idiots we, like most other clubs, have in our midst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadia Sllim Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 decent player surely though he had better options than them? But hey if you going to sit on a treatment table till May you might as do it near to home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 That has got to hurt. Scummah who hasn't (despite his pedigree) been able to find a club since the end of last season. How many games has he played in the last 2 years? I liked him, but I guess it shows how desperate things are down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solentstars Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 Usual moronic vitriol on the Echo site from so-called saints supporters. DC was always a decent player for us and a decent bloke, did they really expect him to say when he signed for them, this is a **** club and I intend to take then down another division. Glad that he has found some gainful employment even if he is playing for a lost cause, basket case club, just hope he actually gets paid. I'm sure we didn't all call Channon, Davies and Stokes Skate ******s just because they spent some time in the twilight of thier careers helping out our poor, ungrateful neighbours. Cannot see what motivates people to write abusive stuff, calling people ******s etc in a public forum such as the Echo, really shows what a load of idiots we, like most other clubs, have in our midst. agree its only a few of the same dumb no brain haters , i expect its the same mentallity who delight in slagging of our own players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 DC was a great player for us and scored some important goals so I wish him the best of luck at Pompey and hopefully one day we'll be able to have another derby with them as its always a great occasion. Can't see it in at least the next 5 years though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 Will always be grateful for his part in our climb and wish him well. I'd rather his memory wasn't tainted by the association with where he is now (I hope he gets paid!) but credit him with having the desire to play ...he must have been desperate to do so to end up there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 decent player surely though he had better options than them? But hey if you going to sit on a treatment table till May you might as do it near to home! There was a lot of rubbish spouted about DC and his injuries, according to the man himself he was fit nearly all of the last season with use. I think even the Skates would not have signed him unless he was fit, even they are not so stupid as to sign someone on a month's ontract without checking out his fitness beforehand (are they?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 I don't have ant anti-Pompey aggro so I'll say Good luck to him, at this stage of his career I'm sure ...he's glad to get a club. He did well for us (injuries permitting) and is in illustrious company amongst ex-Saints who played for Pompey at the end of their careers...Mick Channon; Ron Davies..for starters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 Good luck to David Connolly at Pompey.... Hope he scores every game for them:D As they lose at least 4-1 each time:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 Saints legend imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocco boxo Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 Heard Connolly signed for Skates, instantly thought they signed another comedian! Well David "break a leg" ( theatre meaning terms) at your new club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickyhale Posted 31 December, 2012 Share Posted 31 December, 2012 Heard Connolly signed for Skates, instantly thought they signed another comedian! Well David "break a leg" ( theatre meaning terms) at your new club. Yes signed for skates http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Connolly-Arrives-McLeod-Departs-4021.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 Yes signed for skates http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/LatestNews/news/Connolly-Arrives-McLeod-Departs-4021.aspxKeep up Dicky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 1 January, 2013 Share Posted 1 January, 2013 He could be their best player, provided he doesn't spend too much time in the treatment room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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