Missed a penalty against Spain in the shootout...scored a hat-trick against Liechtenstein in a World Cup Qualifier....have some respect man. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Colbert Report
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Missed a penalty against Spain in the shootout...scored a hat-trick against Liechtenstein in a World Cup Qualifier....have some respect man. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Colbert Report
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/467..._a_big_impact/Quote:
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.
He did score for the Saints reserves so I'm happy enough :)
Scored on his first team debut as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by theworm2345
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.
world class player, how trap continues to ignore him is beggars belief.
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Originally Posted by Murfinator
:D Yep, he and Elliott should be up front and we should hit long balls up to them ;)
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
nice bloke and a prolific scorer at neaerly every club he's been to. good luck to him.
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 :DQuote:
Originally Posted by irishfan86
Yeah I was definitely grinning on your behalf when he scored the first one. I actually made a bet with my brother that he'd give me X amount per Connolly goal, and I'd give him X amount per Lambert goal.
Needless to say, it was a good game for me too...I had also bet on a Southampton win!
Always liked Connolly. Always seemed genuine. He'd have been important for us if Robbie hadn't wandered onto the scene. Glad to see him playing and scoring.
As a Southampton fan, I have to say Connolly has been a fantastic signing. I wasn't too sure what to expect as I haven't seen him play for a good few years, but so far he has shown himself to be well above the quality for League One.
Always liked Conners so I stuck a couple of euro on him becoming Southampton's top-scorer this season in Paddy Power. 50/1 odds I got.
Now that my friends is a great bet!!!! check it out, it may have changed but possibly not...
Of course I'd say its a good bet, but watch out, because Lambert and Lallana are tearing it up for Soton as much as Connolly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fixer82
still, with odds like that ya'd be mad not to throw a couple of euro on it. i remember him a couple of times scoring 4 goals in matches (wolves and wimbledon) in a higher league....he's a goalscorer and in League one he'll continue banging them in....ya'll especially be cursing yourselves for not throwing money on him if Lambert and/or Lallana get injured :)
David Connolly, mere moments after coming off the bench, making his first appearance since recovering from a abdominal injury that kept him out for months, fires an injury time winner for Southampton in the FA Cup to break Shrewsbury hearts. What a legend. :highfive::worship::cool:
I am offended by this article
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/862...umber_one_fan/
Why? Nothing bad in itQuote:
Originally Posted by theworm2345
Unless Robin Shroot is theworm...that article contains one gross inaccuracy. ;)
for theworm, thats just about as insulting as an article can be.Quote:
Originally Posted by rebelmusic
theworm spotted rooting around David Connolly's bins recently...
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7CX1U3qAXR...8/s320/mel.jpg
Don't know who that is, but I am considering suing that newspaper for libel/slander...and what I do in my own time is none of your business :pQuote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
Why do you like Connolly so much Worm?
And don't get me wrong cos I'm a Connolly fan too
But what is it about him that you like so much? Just curious
I've been a fan so long I don't remember the exact details, something to the effect of when I started supporting Ireland he was a regular in the team and a good player so I liked him. I support all Irish players but nowadays I have to admit there are some I don't like as much others but I like all of the players from when I started supporting the team though unfortunately many have retired. The amount of flak he gets may have strengthened my resolve to see him succeed as well...its the same with Kilbane.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fixer82
Honestly though, what is there not to like? (thats a rhetorical question for all of you wise asses :))
Yeah I always defended him when it always seemed popular to give out yards about him
He has nearly exactly the same record as Doyle in a green jersey and yet Doyle never seems to get flak (not that he deserves it either).
Was I the only one that thought he had a poor game against France in Paris??
In fact he probably has a better record considering the minutes played (hom many times did Connolly play the last 5 minutes of games?)
3 times, started 24 matches and came on 17 times.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fixer82
Fun fact, in the 9 matches he played 90 minutes for Ireland he scored 5 goals and he didn't play 90 against Liechtenstein.
I think Connolly was done for once Keane came on the scene - they're similar players and neither compliments the other. Connolly always looked good alongside Quinn, but I don't think Mick ever really trusted him after the stamp against Belgium.
They did complement each other when Keane scored against Turkey in the play off. I can't recall any other time they were paired in a competitive match after that.
Yeah I remember him coming off the bench against Turkey and doing well, playing part in the goal if i remember.
And yes he was certainly done for when Keane came on the scene.
I particularly remember him being taken off after 25 minutes against Andorra when it was Keane who was playing awful and should've been taken off.
One of his best games in a green jersey for me was against Iran away.
Couldn't have asked for more out of him
The legend has returned to the Championship with a good goal and on live TV! You better have been ****ing watching Trap. :D
Naw, he's still rubbish. Sadly. 10 years too late anyway.
For sheer novelty value I'd bloody LOVE to see Connolly playing for Ireland in a friendly sometime. I can't think of a player like him for us in that most fans seem to despise him even though he's played in the world cup for us and scored a hat-trick in a competitive game for us and much else besides. I think he's hilarious. "I should be Ireland's number one striker", "the angry ant" etc.
(Funny thing is, there's lads today who don't give a hoot about playing for us who are forgiven but Connolly at least always wanted to play (except for Don Givens of course) and he's still hated...... I'm rambling now, I know, it's late...)
Irish people don't like arrogance, which is why Connolly is despised. Of course, if you drape it in a flag, they love you, hence the adulation of Roy Keane.
Don't think he's especially arrogant, just not good enough.
The End.
He's done it again!
How Trap can continually overlook him is a joke.....Quote:
Originally Posted by theworm2345
Call him up!
I'd still have him over Keogh to be fair.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjypL6z2YzI Nice goal from the kid. CALL HIM UP!!!