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Matt Connolly

Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:20 pm

I've heard rumours that Matt Connolly could be signing for us next week. He's a 6' 2'' defender from QPR.

Can anyone shed any light on this or is it JUST a rumour?! :roll:

Re: Matt Connolly

Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:22 pm

CityGent did say we were looking for another player from QPR and that it wasn't JB, hope its Connolly

Re: Matt Connolly

Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:22 pm

Tommy Smith and some other QPR player so it could be.. Luke Young and Matt Connolly I'd put money on. :ayatollah:

Re: Matt Connolly

Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:22 pm

Citygent said we are due to sign tommy smith and another qpr player so i wouldnt be suprised mate :ayatollah:

Re: Matt Connolly

Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:26 pm

I hope we bring a defender in. Turner and Hudson looked a bit off the pace for some of the Huddersfield game but there is nobody pushing for their place, so would definitely heat things up at the back :D

Re: Matt Connolly

Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:28 pm

themadhatter wrote:I hope we bring a defender in. Turner and Hudson looked a bit off the pace for some of the Huddersfield game but there is nobody pushing for their place, so would definitely heat things up at the back :D

Think its been sai ld 2 defenders and another attacker :ayatollah:

Re: Matt Connolly

Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:29 pm

Depsite the signings and that I really hope we can get rid of Earnie.. the wage bill will always be high but Im sure theres someone way better and would have cheaper wage than Earnie. :ayatollah:

Re: Matt Connolly

Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:37 pm

Very good player who was schooled the Arsenal way.

Kept 23 clean sheets in our promotion winning season & for me was unfairly bombed out. Went to Reading & was again very good.

Would be a great signing for you lads.

His only negative for me is that he can be very quiet. He is a shy lad off the pitch but needs a bit more bite on it. Tactically very aware & strong.

Re: Matt Connolly

Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:38 pm

Always thought he was a professional and great player. Deserves game time.

Re: Matt Connolly

Sat Aug 18, 2012 11:05 pm

Stan-QPR wrote:Very good player who was schooled the Arsenal way.

Kept 23 clean sheets in our promotion winning season & for me was unfairly bombed out. Went to Reading & was again very good.

Would be a great signing for you lads.

His only negative for me is that he can be very quiet. He is a shy lad off the pitch but needs a bit more bite on it. Tactically very aware & strong.


You heard anything your way stan? You think this could be a plausible deal?

Re: Matt Connolly

Sat Aug 18, 2012 11:32 pm

Definitely plausible as he is not in Hughes' plans it seems.

Not heard any whispers my end.

Re: Matt Connolly

Sun Aug 19, 2012 2:09 pm

Hasn't he just signed for Pompey??

Re: Matt Connolly

Sun Aug 19, 2012 2:15 pm

I know malky his confident of getting 2 players in this week ;)

Re: Matt Connolly

Sun Aug 19, 2012 2:25 pm

Bluebird99 wrote:Hasn't he just signed for Pompey??

That was Paul Connolly mate :ayatollah:

Re: Matt Connolly

Sun Aug 19, 2012 2:34 pm

Stan-QPR wrote:Very good player who was schooled the Arsenal way.

Kept 23 clean sheets in our promotion winning season & for me was unfairly bombed out. Went to Reading & was again very good.

Would be a great signing for you lads.

His only negative for me is that he can be very quiet. He is a shy lad off the pitch but needs a bit more bite on it. Tactically very aware & strong.


How is he mobility wise, that seems to be one of the main issues with out two at the moment.

Re: Matt Connolly

Sun Aug 19, 2012 2:44 pm

Good ol' JR wrote:
Bluebird99 wrote:Hasn't he just signed for Pompey??

That was Paul Connolly mate :ayatollah:


Ahhhhhhhhhhhh cheers

Re: Matt Connolly

Sun Aug 19, 2012 2:49 pm

RFMH wrote:
Stan-QPR wrote:Very good player who was schooled the Arsenal way.

Kept 23 clean sheets in our promotion winning season & for me was unfairly bombed out. Went to Reading & was again very good.

Would be a great signing for you lads.

His only negative for me is that he can be very quiet. He is a shy lad off the pitch but needs a bit more bite on it. Tactically very aware & strong.


How is he mobility wise, that seems to be one of the main issues with out two at the moment.


He's not a rapid player but he's quick on the turn & is tall so covers ground quick. He unfairly got a bit of stick from QPR fans who nicknamed him '2 bounce' after he let the ball bounce once instead of clearing it which led to a goal, other than that was always Mr reliable.

Re: Matt Connolly

Sun Aug 19, 2012 3:40 pm

Stan-QPR wrote:Very good player who was schooled the Arsenal way.

Kept 23 clean sheets in our promotion winning season & for me was unfairly bombed out. Went to Reading & was again very good.

Would be a great signing for you lads.

His only negative for me is that he can be very quiet. He is a shy lad off the pitch but needs a bit more bite on it. Tactically very aware & strong.


You still shell-shocked from yesterday Stan or are you taking a calm and objective approach? :ayatollah:

Re: Matt Connolly

Mon Aug 20, 2012 4:17 pm

Not just a rumour then :lol:

Re: Matt Connolly

Mon Aug 20, 2012 4:42 pm

moonboots wrote:
Stan-QPR wrote:Very good player who was schooled the Arsenal way.

Kept 23 clean sheets in our promotion winning season & for me was unfairly bombed out. Went to Reading & was again very good.

Would be a great signing for you lads.

His only negative for me is that he can be very quiet. He is a shy lad off the pitch but needs a bit more bite on it. Tactically very aware & strong.


You still shell-shocked from yesterday Stan or are you taking a calm and objective approach? :ayatollah:


To be honest mate I still can't believe how bad we were.

It was literally schoolboy stuff & s not expecting it at all. Swansea deserved the points all day long but in all honesty it was handed to them on a plate. We deserved exactly what we got fcuk all.

What can you do as a fan? Just gotta suck it up, hope they get sorted in training & turn up on Saturday to try & rectify things.

Tough away trip to Norwich where I honestly can't remember the last time we won who are themselves just off the back of a 5-0 loss so it should be interesting.

Re: Matt Connolly

Mon Aug 20, 2012 4:43 pm

all the winning sun dreram teams are jack teams :o

Re: Matt Connolly

Mon Aug 20, 2012 4:59 pm

bluebirdbaz wrote:all the winning sun dreram teams are jack teams :o


I noticed that as well. :lol: :lol:

Re: Matt Connolly

Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:14 pm

themadhatter wrote:Not just a rumour then :lol:


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19319677