David Connolly [Archive] - Page 9

theworm2345

13/07/2008, 7:59 PM

Any news on where Connolly will be next year?

I was disappointed that he wasn't given a chance this year. I thought he was their best player when they were in the championship last year.
Hello matey,
I offer you a big welcome to this site and specifically this thread :D

I agree he was the best player in the Championship last year (hell, I believe he was the best player this year he just didn't get a chance ;)). He recently had surgery on his hip and will not be even training until September so he probably will be loaned out when he returns to fitness. By the way, expect a backlash for bumping this thread ;)

musicinmouth

13/07/2008, 10:24 PM

Hello matey,
I offer you a big welcome to this site and specifically this thread

I agree he was the best player in the Championship last year (hell, I believe he was the best player this year he just didn't get a chance ;)). He recently had surgery on his hip and will not be even training until September so he probably will be loaned out when he returns to fitness. By the way, expect a backlash for bumping this thread ;)

Thanks :) I was kinding of expecting it... but I think more people should stand up for him, I think he's really talented... He really seemed to link Sunderland's midfield with their strikers last year... I think they missed that a lot this year. I hope he gets back his fitness soon and gets a good opportunity to show what he can do somewhere else.

theworm2345

14/07/2008, 1:48 AM

I agree with you...the problem is everyone else in Ireland and this board :);)
If we had a most disliked Irish international poll on this board I'd say he'd be 2nd to Stephen Ireland :(

macdermesser

14/07/2008, 7:33 AM

I thought there was a rule against one person having two user accounts? Surely there cannot be two David Connolly fans in this universe?

Must be really slow in the Ireland section of foot.ie when Ian Harte and David Connolly threads start rearing their ugly heads again.

"A face like a slapped arse" was a classic

as_i_say

14/07/2008, 12:41 PM

hah. yeah its pretty slow alright. I'd like to have my name officially added to the Connolly fan list on here. Is he still with sunderland? i suppose i would know if i was a fan.

eh

Wheels

14/07/2008, 7:38 PM

I'm a big fan of Connolly too... He always seemed to get a hard time from the crowd and put himself under too much pressure when he played for Ireland. Can't understand how he didnt' get more of a run in the Sunderland team last year... he was awesome for them in their promotion push.

OwlsFan

15/07/2008, 7:02 AM

I'm a big fan of Connolly too... He always seemed to get a hard time from the crowd and put himself under too much pressure when he played for Ireland. Can't understand how he didnt' get more of a run in the Sunderland team last year... he was awesome for them in their promotion push.

There is a reason a player gets a "hard time" usually because they're not very good. Both he and Stephen Elliott are cut from the same mould. To survive as a midget striker you have to have that extra ability. Alas neither has it and while both would be reasonable Championship players, they certainly aren't international class unfortunately. Connolly has had some awful games for Ireland I am afraid.

macdermesser

15/07/2008, 7:12 AM

I'm a big fan of Connolly too... He always seemed to get a hard time from the crowd and put himself under too much pressure when he played for Ireland. Can't understand how he didnt' get more of a run in the Sunderland team last year... he was awesome for them in their promotion push.

awesome you say ... hmmm ... very american choice of wording, ain't it? ... Location: Chicago?

theworm2345

15/07/2008, 4:52 PM

There is a reason a player gets a "hard time" usually because they're not very good. Both he and Stephen Elliott are cut from the same mould. To survive as a midget striker you have to have that extra ability. Alas neither has it and while both would be reasonable Championship players, they certainly aren't international class unfortunately. Connolly has had some awful games for Ireland I am afraid.

You must have been ****ing yourself when he was linked with Wednesday last season (assuming the owls part of your name is for them)

awesome you say ... hmmm ... very american choice of wording, ain't it? ... Location: Chicago?
Oh no, I've been caught red-handed! :rolleyes: Lord knows the first thing I'd do if I created a second account is make it obvious its me by going straight for the Connolly thread. Have dahamsta check the IPs if you don't believe me

youngirish

15/07/2008, 5:13 PM

Oh no, I've been caught red-handed! :rolleyes: Lord knows the first thing I'd do if I created a second account is make it obvious its me by going straight for the Connolly thread. Have dahamsta check the IPs if you don't believe me
It's like heroin to you Worm. You couldn't stay away from the Connolly thread with your new account. You are using rolling IPs.

Needless to say David Connolly is sh*t. I do admire your unflinching loyalty though.

theworm2345

15/07/2008, 5:28 PM

It's like heroin to you Worm. You couldn't stay away from the Connolly thread with your new account. You are using rolling IPs.

Needless to say David Connolly is sh*t. I do admire your unflinching loyalty though.

The problem is, musicinmouth and I posted within an hour of each other and rolling IPs (to my knowledge) change only after 24 hours or so. Maybe I used Anonymouse or something and all of that heroin made me forget

musicinmouth

15/07/2008, 5:36 PM

as weird as it may be to you, i think david connolly is very skilful and the most underrated of our players... i know he has had some very bad games for us and missed some sitters... but i have seen him play amazingly at club level.

and no i didn't open up a second account.

Fergie's Son

15/07/2008, 5:48 PM

awesome you say ... hmmm ... very american choice of wording, ain't it? ... Location: Chicago?

Why did yoy say Chicago?

Just curious. Anything against those of us who live in the windy city?

And count me in as a Connolly fan.

John83

15/07/2008, 5:55 PM

Ah, now I understand. I thought the David Connolly thread was about David Connolly. I feel embarrassed now.

theworm2345

15/07/2008, 6:22 PM

Why did yoy say Chicago?

Just curious. Anything against those of us who live in the windy city?

And count me in as a Connolly fan.
No, he thinks its me with another account, thats why. Trust me, if he hated on Chicago I'd rip into him worse than if he hated on Connolly

macdermesser

15/07/2008, 8:43 PM

No, he thinks its me with another account, thats why. Trust me, if he hated on Chicago I'd rip into him worse than if he hated on Connolly

oh dear ... "I thought there was a rule against one person having two user accounts? Surely there cannot be two David Connolly fans in this universe?"

I was quite obviously .. at least I thought it was obvious.... JOKING!!! Boom boom!

and then another new poster appears ... so I made a joke (okay, this time it was not so obvious) that it was either you or one of your pals in Chicago .. (why am I even explaining this) .. posing as the third DC fan in the DC fan club. No conspiracy theory .. no reporting to dahamsta .. just bouncing the ball and having cheap laugh. Sorry. Nothing malicious either ... actually rated Connolly in his prime and if only he had stuck that chance in against Spain in the World Cup Second round game against Spain .. he might of become a folk hero... and the David Connolly fan club might have a few more members.

and why would have i (or anyone) anything against Chicago (or any city for that matter)... ridiculous. I don't hate Connolly or Chicago or even Bohs or Rovers.

note to self: never post on the david connolly thread again.

theworm2345

15/07/2008, 10:17 PM

I was quite obviously .. at least I thought it was obvious.... JOKING!!! Boom boom!
And it doesn't seem like I know that you were joking? maybe I should make it more obvious next time. And please, do not ever post in the DC thread anymore, it won't bother me...remember, if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all

Wolfie

16/07/2008, 7:35 AM

This thread is 7 years old - World War 2 didn't last that long.

youngirish

16/07/2008, 10:27 AM

This thread is 7 years old - World War 2 didn't last that long.

It was also less painful for those involved.

youngirish

16/07/2008, 10:29 AM

And it doesn't seem like I know that you were joking? maybe I should make it more obvious next time. And please, do not ever post in the DC thread anymore, it won't bother me...remember, if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all

Relax worm. I can only speak for myself when I reiterate that I personally admire your unflinching loyalty towards your second favourite player whether I believe he deserves it or not.

theworm2345

16/07/2008, 4:11 PM

Relax worm. I can only speak for myself when I reiterate that I personally admire your unflinching loyalty towards your second favourite player whether I believe he deserves it or not.
I was talking to macdermesser

youngirish

16/07/2008, 4:17 PM

I was talking to macdermesser

I know.

zenokelly

16/07/2008, 10:48 PM

Surely this thread is nearly at an end as it's about a player that's international career is over, and one who never achieved anything major during his career. It just seems pointless that people are still discussing him, although I do feel that he was given a raw deal by some on this forum:eek:

That is not a hint to keep the thread going;)

theworm2345

17/07/2008, 1:05 AM

Hmm, its odd that his international career is over after he was included in the last preliminary squad. This thread will never die! :p

minty

22/07/2008, 11:29 AM

i think he could still do a decent job at a championship team that are pushing for promotion!

theworm2345

08/10/2009, 6:19 PM

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/1008/connollyd.html
:(
I like Pardew but I feel he is punching below his weight, plus Southampton already have 3 strikers who can score in League 1 (Saganowski, Lambert, Waigo)

twoenz

08/10/2009, 9:41 PM

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/1008/connollyd.html
:(
I like Pardew but I feel he is punching below his weight, plus Southampton already have 3 strikers who can score in League 1 (Saganowski, Lambert, Waigo)

You think Connolly is punching below his weight? He hasn't played regular football for years, 2006-7 the only season in the last 4 that he's played more than 20 games, and he hasn't scored since then either.

Lucky anyone's taken a punt on him.

SkStu

08/10/2009, 9:57 PM

it was a good 14 months while it lasted... ;)

Hibs4Ever

09/10/2009, 12:21 PM

He'll score for fun in that league

Razors left peg

09/10/2009, 12:31 PM

He'll score for fun in that league

Definately, would nearly even be worth a bet each way for top scorer even at this late stage

Wolfie

09/10/2009, 12:40 PM

We'll have to monitor this young pups progress.

This kid could be a star for the future.....................

jay1

09/10/2009, 1:40 PM

Feel a bit sorry for him, he never really got his career kick started, in and out of the Irish squad etc. Then in and mostly out at sunderland.

irishfan86

09/10/2009, 4:02 PM

Feel a bit sorry for him, he never really got his career kick started, in and out of the Irish squad etc. Then in and mostly out at sunderland.

In fairness he was doing well there until injury troubles started.

OwlsFan

09/10/2009, 4:29 PM

Connolly would have done well in Scotland where they like midget forwards (e.g. Celtic's McDonald and Maloney).

Colbert Report

09/10/2009, 6:23 PM

Forget about this guy, he's an over the hill never-was.

theworm2345

09/10/2009, 6:29 PM

Forget about this guy, he's an over the hill never-was.
At least he's not Canadian ;)

He'll score for fun in that league
Depends on how much he lost with the injuries and rehab

Colbert Report

09/10/2009, 6:41 PM

"At least he's not Canadian".

Huh? I live in Canada but I'm not Canadian. I'm from Kildare. I don't get your point. I realize this guy is your favourite player but move on, he'll never play for Ireland again. You don't see me bringing up threads on guys that have nothing to do with the current Irish set up. Do you think Trap even knows who this guy is?

theworm2345

09/10/2009, 7:04 PM

"At least he's not Canadian".

Huh? I live in Canada but I'm not Canadian. I'm from Kildare. I don't get your point. I realize this guy is your favourite player but move on, he'll never play for Ireland again. You don't see me bringing up threads on guys that have nothing to do with the current Irish set up. Do you think Trap even knows who this guy is?
Well **** I sure hope so because he was in his first 40 man squad. By the way I meant to put a ;) by the Canadian comment, I edited it. I have nothing against Canadians, I have many Canadian second cousins, a good friend who is Canadian, two of my great-grandparents were Canadian, and I love hockey...I just like to give them crap

Also I just remembered Adam Lallana too being another striker Southampton have who will score goals in League One (indeed he scored two today)

Razors left peg

09/10/2009, 7:29 PM

Forget about this guy, he's an over the hill never-was.

He deserves a bit more respect than a statement like that.Hes not gonna challenge for a place in the international team again but as an Irish player alot of people will still keep an eye on his career and hope things go well for him.

Colbert Report

09/10/2009, 10:59 PM

What has he ever done?

irishfan86

09/10/2009, 11:07 PM

What has he ever done?

Missed a penalty against Spain in the shootout...scored a hat-trick against Liechtenstein in a World Cup Qualifier....have some respect man. :D

theworm2345

13/10/2009, 7:20 PM

I had to post this because I have a feeling some of you will have a laugh over it but I believe it :)

The Irish striker, who has been a prolific marksman during his career, is a big time player with a down to earth attitude.

There is not a hint of pretentiousness about Connolly, or any notion of him being ‘a big time Charlie’ having dropped down to League One after so long playing at the highest levels in the game.
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/4678168.Connolly_wants_to_make_a_big_impact/

He did score for the Saints reserves so I'm happy enough :)

Carrigaline

19/10/2009, 4:25 PM

I had to post this because I have a feeling some of you will have a laugh over it but I believe it :)

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/4678168.Connolly_wants_to_make_a_big_impact/

He did score for the Saints reserves so I'm happy enough :)Scored on his first team debut as well.

EastTerracer

24/10/2009, 4:34 PM

The "angry ant" (as christened by Glenn Roeder at West Ham) came off the bench for Southampton today and scored an injury time goal in a 3-1 win.

Not looking for him to be recalled but good to see him getting a few goals after a horrendous run of injuries.

Murfinator

24/10/2009, 4:48 PM

world class player, how trap continues to ignore him is beggars belief.

OwlsFan

25/10/2009, 7:38 AM

world class player, how trap continues to ignore him is beggars belief.

:D Yep, he and Elliott should be up front and we should hit long balls up to them ;)

mint sauce

25/10/2009, 8:50 AM

i thought he had retired, wasn't he doing the odd bit of punditry for rte at some stage, i would have thought that was the only way he would be going to the WC

as_i_say

27/10/2009, 2:25 PM

nice bloke and a prolific scorer at neaerly every club he's been to. good luck to him.

irishfan86

07/11/2009, 1:03 AM

Scored two against Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup earlier with two clinical finishes, which makes it 4 goals in 4 games playing for Southampton (remarkably 3 of those appearances were from the bench, so his goal scored per minute played ratio must be quite high).

This is not an appeal for him to be called up to the squad, but it's nice to see him doing well.

theworm2345

07/11/2009, 5:22 AM

Scored two against Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup earlier with two clinical finishes, which makes it 4 goals in 4 games playing for Southampton (remarkably 3 of those appearances were from the bench, so his goal scored per minute played ratio must be quite high).

This is not an appeal for him to be called up to the squad, but it's nice to see him doing well.
First time getting to watch him since very early 2007-08 and what a first game. Nearly hit my head on the ceiling both times he scored then did a merry jig :D