View Full Version : Aaron Connolly F Millwall b.2000
pineapple stu
08/12/2022, 10:02 AM
The best thing that could happen to him is Brighton don’t renew his contract in 2024. Hopefully that is the reality check he needs.
The worst thing that could happen to him is that he actually has a contract until 2024... Sorted for the next 18 months anyway.
Hard to see anything higher than a third tier loan move next.
paul_oshea
08/12/2022, 10:29 AM
Come back and interview in a year when you've done something. Keep your mouth shut and head down until then
Look how that turned out. :Rolleyes:
Diggs246
08/12/2022, 10:44 AM
He will never play for Ireland again , no brain unfortunately
Got a very good contract after he started off well with Brighton and its ruined his career
The worst thing that could happen to him is that he actually has a contract until 2024... Sorted for the next 18 months anyway.
Hard to see anything higher than a third tier loan move next.
Could see Swansea as someone that could possibly take a gamble on him hoping it's another Obafemi situation but the wages would be a big stumbling block. They work on a small budget and even their loan signings have been youth players from PL clubs.
It's hard to see where he'll end up because of those wages as Brighton would have to cover most of the £23K for clubs to show interest.
Eirambler
08/12/2022, 3:17 PM
I'd say Brighton are already covering a lot of his wages right now to be honest. If they can get someone to pay 5k a week for the second half of the season for him they'll probably be happy to let him go on loan, maybe less than that.
I wouldn't be shocked if a bottom end Championship team took him as a cheap punt for the second half of the season. Teams get fairly desperate at that level in January and there's not too many half decent forward options about. League 1 would be a better destination for him though, albeit an absolute final, final chance, as if he doesn't do well at that level he might as well pack it in.
Stuttgart88
09/12/2022, 9:41 AM
He actually looked decent in the double header U21 play off against Israel. Maybe a St.Mirren or Aberdeen type move could work for him.
Are Abankwah and Ebosele seeing any action at all in Italy?
paul_oshea
10/12/2022, 1:13 AM
Well they haven't been in the tabloids if they have fair play to them
He actually looked decent in the double header U21 play off against Israel. Maybe a St.Mirren or Aberdeen type move could work for him.
Are Abankwah and Ebosele seeing any action at all in Italy?
Both making that bench almost every game from what I can recall. Only Ebosele has seen any game time and not much.
pineapple stu
10/12/2022, 7:21 AM
Soccerway says 8 minutes for Ebosele and nothing for Abankwah
You can name huge benches in Italy for some reason - more than the 9 in England
tommy_c12000
10/12/2022, 4:22 PM
Ebosele started friendly vs west ham today, featured a number of times on their Twitter updates. Has a chance of breaking through in new year I think. James best going off to lower serie B rather than staying with under 19s in January
Demesne Lad
02/01/2023, 9:01 PM
Connolly has reportedly enjoyed a recent trip to New York City with his ex-girlfriend. Meanwhile, the Hull City Vice-Chairman Tan Esler says "it has been more or less agreed with the player and with Brighton" that Connolly will join Hull on loan, if possible before the FA Cup game with Fulham. (Hull Live, 2 Jan)
Olé Olé
02/01/2023, 9:53 PM
Connolly has reportedly enjoyed a recent trip to New York City with his ex-girlfriend. Meanwhile, the Hull City Vice-Chairman Tan Esler says "it has been more or less agreed with the player and with Brighton" that Connolly will join Hull on loan, if possible before the FA Cup game with Fulham. (Hull Live, 2 Jan)
Even the part about the trip with his ex-girlfriend was in Hull Live? Or did you drop that in yourself?
Liam Rosenior would have worked with Connolly when he coached with Brightons U23s.
Demesne Lad
03/01/2023, 12:18 AM
Even the part about the trip with his ex-girlfriend was in Hull Live? Or did you drop that in yourself?
The New York trip was covered in Mail Online on 30 December. I hope, for Connolly's sake, and of course the BIG, that some stability in his personal life might increase the chances of a successful loan spell and the rehabilitation of his football career after unimpressive spells with Venezia and Middlesboro.
ifk101
03/01/2023, 9:59 AM
Quite fortunate a Championship club is willing to take a chance on him? Felt like the move to Italy was a bit of last chance saloon.
Eirambler
03/01/2023, 10:41 AM
A lot of clubs at that level desperate for a forward this time of year and he's probably a low risk loan signing financially with Brighton likely happy to cover most of his wages to get rid. If he could find fitness and form he'd be a good signing at that level. Worst case scenario it doesn't work out, they can detach him from the first team squad and he leaves in May. That said, it's a decline from where he was last year (promotion pushing Championship team) so if this one doesn't work out it will be League 1 at best next season.
paul_oshea
03/01/2023, 11:50 AM
A year back at Galway UTD might do him the world of good.
ontheotherhand
03/01/2023, 4:36 PM
A year back at Galway UTD might do him the world of good.
I'm not sure he'd start. Not a Caulfield type of player.
Bielsa´s irish
03/01/2023, 8:53 PM
for what you have said about this fellow in recent months the gold diggers got this silly bourgeois guy, in the palm of their hands
Bielsa´s irish
03/01/2023, 8:54 PM
he needs some family relatives to take away the ladies out of him, maybe his mother or sisters can give some aid
CraftyToePoke
03/01/2023, 11:36 PM
What about a few clips of a hurley regularly, could that settle him a bit would you think ?
Was training with the Hull squad this morning so move should be announced soon.
John83
06/01/2023, 7:49 PM
Hull move announced: https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/0106/1345303-aaron-connolly-completes-loan-move-to-hull-city/
ontheotherhand
06/01/2023, 11:58 PM
Not even sure you could call this last chance saloon. He's already been kicked out of the last chance saloon.
Hope it works out for him.
pineapple stu
07/01/2023, 7:40 AM
Fair dues to his agent is all I can say
Olé Olé
07/01/2023, 7:48 AM
Fair dues to his agent is all I can say
Not sure if Liam Rosenior coached his agent at Brighton 23s...
Jd2793
07/01/2023, 8:54 AM
Not sure if Liam Rosenior coached his agent at Brighton 23s...
that explains it... connollys last chance before hes offered 2k a week at shams or derry.
tommy_c12000
07/01/2023, 1:11 PM
On the bench already today in FA Cup. Third time lucky for Connolly on his loan odyssey?
pineapple stu
07/01/2023, 3:29 PM
On for his debut with half an hour to go; Hull 1-0 down at home to Fulham
tommy_c12000
07/01/2023, 3:31 PM
Yea, he actually looks pretty fit. Working hard off the ball too
tommy_c12000
07/01/2023, 3:57 PM
Call me crazy but I’m actually cautiously optimistic Connolly can rejuvenate his career at Hull. He’s with a manager who knows him inside out, and has worked well with him before. He looks fit, still making his intelligent runs off the back of defenders and Hull are not too bad a side. Let’s see if he can kickstart his with a few goals and stay out of nite clubs, the latter being a big IF
pineapple stu
20/01/2023, 7:51 PM
Starts tonight for Hull, his first start since joining them.
They're 1-0 down away to Sheffield United at half-time.
SkStu
20/01/2023, 11:41 PM
Sounds like he played really well. Anyone watch it?
(I have a soft spot for Connolly - really want it to work out for him)
BOOMSHAKALAKA
21/01/2023, 8:07 AM
Didn't watch it but here's a quote from the magnificent HullLive:
'Arguably City’s brightest at Bramall Lane. He looked bright on the ball and looked to make things happen'.
Another in the long list of good news emerging from the start of 2023 in relation to our players. And not meaning to sound pervy but I've looked at some pictures of Connolly online and he looks in good knick. The comeback is on!!!
BOOMSHAKALAKA!!!!
liamoo11
21/01/2023, 10:29 AM
Didn't watch it but here's a quote from the magnificent HullLive:
'Arguably City’s brightest at Bramall Lane. He looked bright on the ball and looked to make things happen'.
Another in the long list of good news emerging from the start of 2023 in relation to our players. And not meaning to sound pervy but I've looked at some pictures of Connolly online and he looks in good knick. The comeback is on!!!
BOOMSHAKALAKA!!!!
I think his application on loan last year was spot on just couldn't score. Top notch when he played for the 21s in September really put effort in . I think if he does not get to the very top level it will simply be because he is not talented enough not because he doesn't apply himself in training. Everyone has a personal life that can cause emotional turmoil at times
Razors left peg
21/01/2023, 7:18 PM
I watched a bit of the game yesterday and he worked hard. Missed a great 1 on 1 chance. Hes definitely a bit rusty looking, his movement off the ball isnt great at times but it is nice to see him starting games again and not looking out of place
CraftyToePoke
24/01/2023, 3:48 PM
https://m.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/ive-not-been-professional-enough-aaron-connolly-hoping-to-rebuild-career-at-hull-42307669.html
That’s down to me and that’s stuff I’ve not been professional enough about. That mindset has completely flipped and if I can take anything positive from that Italy move, it’s that side of the game off the pitch, I had to get used to a different environment and just work. There was a lot of running in Italy but I’m starting to enjoy that bit of it as well, the professional side
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Too much trotting asked of him in Italy & down with that sort of thing.
Exgrad
24/01/2023, 4:07 PM
He really would be better off saying nothing for the next while. None of this really helps him.
CraftyToePoke
24/01/2023, 4:13 PM
He really would be better off saying nothing for the next while. None of this really helps him.
Yeah, particularly as there was a clean slate / new beginning / no more bad company interview when he set off to Italy too. Just shut up & score a few goals & try to level off the nosedive his career is in, would be the one.
Most frustrating thing here is to get the chances he's still getting, there must be a real player in there but my money would still be on continuing decline. I'd love to be wrong.
seanfhear
24/01/2023, 4:28 PM
He really would be better off saying nothing for the next while. None of this really helps him.
Do your talking on the pitch ~ Is the way to go.
Fixer82
24/01/2023, 5:21 PM
Do your talking on the pitch ~ Is the way to go.
Do your talking when you rediscover your Galway accent Aaron
seanfhear
24/01/2023, 6:02 PM
do your talking when you rediscover your galway accent aaron~ ~ lol ~ ~
paul_oshea
24/01/2023, 6:14 PM
He really would be better off saying nothing for the next while. None of this really helps him.
Sounds like everyones learned their lesson.
Except Aaron By the sounds of things
Razors left peg
24/01/2023, 7:08 PM
Do your talking when you rediscover your Galway accent Aaron
Hasnt lived in Galway in good few years now. Its natural that he picks up a bit of an accent from where hes living, especially as a younger guy. Ive been living in the States for 9 years now, my accent isnt the same as it was when I was in Galway and Im twice Aarons age.
Theres plenty of real things to have a go at him about, not having the same accent as a lad whos never left his home town isnt one of them
paul_oshea
24/01/2023, 7:30 PM
Eh that's not true at all. Stutts still sounds like a west Brit English sounding dub. And I still sound like a bogger from Roscommon.
An opportunity to absolve yourself doesn't mean it's correct. Nothing worse than an Irish lad a couple of summers in America and coming back a yank
Razors left peg
24/01/2023, 7:36 PM
Eh that's not true at all. Stutts still sounds like a west Brit English sounding dub. And I still sound like a bogger from Roscommon.
An opportunity to absolve yourself doesn't mean it's correct. Nothing worse than an Irish lad a couple of summers in America and coming back a yank
You sounding like a bogger doesnt mean everyone should be like you. Galway accent is generally mild anyway so its very easy to pick up other accents with it.
If a lad was a couple of summers in the US surrounded by Americans who couldnt understand a word of his bogger Roscommon accent then it would be stupid of that lad not to try to adjust to where hes living and talk in a way he was understood.
Eirambler
24/01/2023, 8:12 PM
I've been in Scotland nearly 20 years. Accent hasn't changed a bit to accommodate anyone else and it won't be changing either. If they don't like it they can **** off.
Razors left peg
24/01/2023, 8:35 PM
I've been in Scotland nearly 20 years. Accent hasn't changed a bit to accommodate anyone else and it won't be changing either. If they don't like it they can **** off.
Fair play, you are stubborn and won't change for anyone like a good old fashioned Irish man. I don't have the luxury of not making myself understood when I am on call discussing someone's finances.
My point is that not everyone is in same situation and this caveman attitude that you are irish to the core and any hint of an accent change lessens that is utter b0ll0cks
Fixer82
24/01/2023, 9:20 PM
Hasnt lived in Galway in good few years now. Its natural that he picks up a bit of an accent from where hes living, especially as a younger guy. Ive been living in the States for 9 years now, my accent isnt the same as it was when I was in Galway and Im twice Aarons age.
Theres plenty of real things to have a go at him about, not having the same accent as a lad whos never left his home town isnt one of them
It’s more than ‘a bit of an accent’.
I’ve been living in Carlow 10 years and I don’t have a hint of a Carlow accent.
I understand people getting a twang. But Connolly barely sounds Irish at times.
It makes me question his character
elatedscum
24/01/2023, 11:47 PM
My cousin has lived the last probably 15/20 years in Colorado. Says he had to learn to dramatically slow down the speak at which he spoke to be understood. Not sure his accent changed but he had to find a way to alter his speech to be understood
I have a friend of mine I was speaking to recently, who reckoned Connolly was suffering from bipolar disorder. He’s not a doctor but he has a family member who suffers from it. I’d never thought about it but if it or something similar were the case - I think we’d all do well to be relatively sympathetic to him
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