David Connolly

**SkStu** · 12/11/2010, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by rebelmusic

Why? Nothing bad in it

for theworm, thats just about as insulting as an article can be.

**SkStu** · 12/11/2010, 12:39 AM

theworm spotted rooting around David Connolly's bins recently...

**theworm2345** · 12/11/2010, 1:21 AM

Originally Posted by SkStu

theworm spotted rooting around David Connolly's bins recently...

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

**Fixer82** · 12/11/2010, 2:21 AM

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

**theworm2345** · 12/11/2010, 2:52 AM

Originally Posted by Fixer82

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.

Honestly though, what is there not to like? (thats a rhetorical question for all of you wise asses

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**Fixer82** · 12/11/2010, 5:16 PM

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?)

**theworm2345** · 12/11/2010, 8:30 PM

Originally Posted by Fixer82

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.

Fun fact, in the 9 matches he played 90 minutes for Ireland he scored 5 goals and he didn't play 90 against Liechtenstein.

**Charlie Darwin** · 12/11/2010, 11:23 PM

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.

**geysir** · 13/11/2010, 11:28 AM

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.

**Fixer82** · 13/11/2010, 3:50 PM

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

**theworm2345** · 06/08/2011, 8:45 PM

The legend has returned to the Championship with a good goal and on live TV! You better have been ****ing watching Trap.

**ArdeeBhoy** · 06/08/2011, 10:10 PM

Naw, he's still rubbish. Sadly. 10 years too late anyway.

**Yard of Pace** · 06/08/2011, 10:38 PM

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...)

**Charlie Darwin** · 06/08/2011, 11:19 PM

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.