He has spoken candidly about where his head was, not enjoying his football etc. Its at those times people are attracted to whatever it is that was missing, in this sort of case it could be companionship and the hole filled with drinking buddies leaching off a young quite well paid player. They gave him something and they got something though really just used and abused but it can lead to sort of dependence. I see nowhere where he is making excuses or shirking personal responsibility. In fact he is owning it and making changes and that should be lauded and not met which cynicism!!
I too went abroad, at 17, for 4 years - Im not sure I would let my younger self do it looking back, but then what would my personal experience have to do with Aaron Connolly!?
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