David Connolly

**irishfan86** · 09/10/2009, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by Colbert Report

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.

**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/467..._a_big_impact/

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

**Carrigaline** · 19/10/2009, 4:25 PM

Originally Posted by theworm2345

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/

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

Originally Posted by Murfinator

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

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

Originally Posted by irishfan86

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

**irishfan86** · 07/11/2009, 6:21 AM

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!

**Kingdom** · 07/11/2009, 9:58 AM

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.

**Dan K** · 07/11/2009, 11:28 AM

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.

**Fixer82** · 23/11/2009, 4:23 PM

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...

**theworm2345** · 23/11/2009, 5:08 PM

Originally Posted by Fixer82

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.

**Fixer82** · 23/11/2009, 5:15 PM

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

**theworm2345** · 06/11/2010, 7:51 PM

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.