Ryan Connolly

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For the television personality, see Ryan Connolly (presenter).

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Ryan Connolly
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Ryan Connolly in action for Galway
Personal information
Full name Ryan Michael Connolly
Date of birth (1992-01-13) 13 January 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Castlebar, Ireland
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Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Galway United
Number 10
Youth career
2008–2010 Derby County
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2012 Derby County 1 (0)
2011 → Ayr United (loan) 9 (0)
2012–2013 Sligo Rovers 12 (0)
2013 → Longford Town (loan) 13 (2)
2014- Galway United 31 (4)
International career
2009 Republic of Ireland U17
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:10, 8 March 2014 (UTC)

Ryan Michael Connolly nickname The Colonel (born 13 January 1992) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for Galway United. Connolly previously played for Football League Championship side Derby County. He plays in midfield and has represented the Republic of Ireland at U-16 level.[1]

Club career

Derby County

Connolly began his career as a scholar in the Derby County Academy, and had his first experience of first team football came when he was named as a substitute for Derby County's FA Cup 5th Round tie at home to Birmingham City in February 2010[1] before making his full debut as a late substitute in Derby's 2–0 victory over Cardiff City on the final day of the 2009–10 season.[2] Although primarily involved with the youth team – scoring twice in a 6–1 win over Peterborough United in the FA Youth Cup[1] -Connolly also appeared for the Derby County Reserves side which won the 2009–10 Central League Central Section title, starting three of his nine appearances and scoring the winner in a 1–0 win over Sheffield Wednesday.[3] He was named as Derby's Scholar of the Year for the 2009/10 season[4] and signed his first professional deal with the club on 8 July 2010.[5]

Connolly's career suffered a setback when he suffered a cruciate ligament injury during a Under 18's friendly in August 2010, which ruled him out for six months.[6] Despite this setback he was given a new one year contract extension, alongside compariate Jeff Hendrick, in January 2011 to take him through until Summer 2012.[7] He returned to competitive action on 3 May 2011 when he appeared as a second half substitute in Derby County reserves 4–0 victory at Sheffield United, which clinched the club's second consecutive totesport Central League title.

Ayr United

On 31 August 2011, Connolly joined Scottish First Division side Ayr United on loan until 31 December 2011.[8] Connolly spent the majority of his time at Ayr on the substitutes bench as he featured 12 times for The Honest Men. Connolly was named on the Derby County substitute bench in a 2–0 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion on 20 March 2012, being allocated squad number 34.[9] At the end of the 2011–12 season, Connolly was released by the club.[10]

Sligo Rovers

Connolly signed for Sligo in June 2012.[11]

Longford Town

In July 2013, Connolly joined Longford Town on loan for the remainder of the 2013 season.

Galway

On 9 January 2014, it was announced that Ryan had signed for Galway United ahead of the 2014 season.[12] where he won player of the season in 2014

International career

Connolly was born in Ballyglass, County Mayo and is a product of the Ballyglass FC Youth Team System. He has represented the Republic of Ireland at Under 15, 16 and Under 17 level.[1] He was called up to the Republic of Ireland Under 19 for the first time, alongside fellow Derby County player Jeff Hendrick, on 29 July 2010.[13]

Achievements

  • Derby County F.C. Scholar of the Year 2009/10.[4]
  • Central League Central Division Champions 2009/10

Statistics

(correct as of 26 December 2011)

Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Derby County 2009–10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2010–11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011–12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ayr United (loan) 2011–12 9 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 12 0
Career Total 10 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 13 0

Honours

Sligo Rovers

References

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  11. ↑ http://extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/8364/connolly-agrees-sligo-rovers-deal
  12. ↑ http://galwayfc.ie/index.php/ryan-connolly-signs-galway-fc/
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External links

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