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Discussion in 'Southampton' started by ----HistoryRepeating----, Jan 14, 2012.

  1. ----HistoryRepeating----

    ----HistoryRepeating---- Well-Known Member

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    When David Connolly joined us, I admit to be a tad puzzled by the signing. At a time when we were building a team, I did wonder how, a guy who's entering the twilight of his career & had suffered some really disheartening injuries could possibly take us forward.
    Well, I stand before & say, this guy has been absolutely brilliant. When Barnard got injured towards the end of last season, DC came in & did a marvelous job & helped us secure promotion. This season he started off on fire, got a injury at a bad time, but has come back into the team & shown great enthusiam & effort.
    What a top bloke & what a inspirational player. Write him off at your peril, he wants another promotion, & I'll not bet against him getting it.
     
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  2. JMMP

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    Not in a million years did I think he would be able for the championship but thankfully he proved me wrong and I hope he will get a coaching role at the club.
     
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  3. Beef

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    Just a shame he is getting on and keeps getting niggling injuries.

    David Connolly is Different Class <ok>
     
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  4. sotonsaint

    sotonsaint Well-Known Member

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    The guys work rate is immense. And give him half a chance in the the box and he will punish you, as proved today.
     
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  5. mightysouthampton

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    Absolutely agree <ok> He's a top player and really deserved to play at the highest level for longer. Maybe he can get another chance with us and show everyone what they missed. :1980_boogie_down:
     
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  6. st_brendy

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    The moment he retires (whether he is or isn't a Saints player) I want us to offer him a coaching role. He could teach the kids so much.
     
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  7. Saints Fan4Life

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    I was one of the ones who thought he should have been released last season (pre-barnard injury) but I am glad ive been proven wrong - top guy, top player who is doing very very well for us right now
     
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  8. beatlesaint

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    He is the cleverest player we have. If it wasn't for injuries he would still be in the premiership. He has a real footballers brain and it is no coincidence that the likes of Lallana and Cork play better when Connolly is in the team.
     
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  9. JMMP

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    I hope the young players can learn from him.
     
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  10. Saints Fan4Life

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    he has been asked to mentor Doble & Hoskins i hear
     
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    Good role model for all young players <ok>
     
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  12. beatlesaint

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    I hope thats true. Would benefit both players tremendously.
     
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  13. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Barnard was pictured with Tadanari...do you think he's been assigned to mentor him?:cheesy:
     
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  14. Beef

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    Hope Barny doesn't offer to take Tadanari out to show him the night life <laugh>
     
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  15. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    I know that DC has been struck with a few niggliing injuries while he's been with Saints, but prior to his big injury, which effectively kept him out of the game for a season, he wasn't an injury prone player. He's no Kieron Dyer, thank goodness.
     
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  16. Beef

    Beef Well-Known Member

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    As I said just a shame he is the wrong side of the 30's. Class finisher who is clinical infront of goal.
     
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  17. JMMP

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    What was his bad injury by the way ? did he break his ankle or something?
     
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  18. Saints Fan4Life

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    groin - im sure mrs connolly was most annoyed
     
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  19. JMMP

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    I actually heard a rumour ages ago that his wife killed herself.
     
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  20. Saints Fan4Life

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    if true, i withdraw my previous statement
     
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