Matthew Connolly Signs

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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by ZacNaloen » 31 Jan 2012 11:17

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ZacNaloen Solid defensive cover, no complaints here.


Is he not going to want to start?



Well he's got to get past Pearce or Gorkss and seeing as we have one of the best defensive records in the league...

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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by winchester_royal » 31 Jan 2012 11:18

Reckon he may well end up filling in at LB.

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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by loyalroyal4life » 31 Jan 2012 11:19

Connolly at LB >>> Harte/Griffin

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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by chilipepper91 » 31 Jan 2012 11:19

Hang on, so apparently we were looking for a LB, and this is a guy who can play anywhere on the back 4... can't he be the long term replacement for Harte, and this is his trial period? Why's he have to play at CB?

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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by No Fixed Abode » 31 Jan 2012 11:19

Decent signing as he partnered Gorkks at centre back for most of last season when QPR won the Championship.


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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by MM » 31 Jan 2012 11:20

Very happy with this astute signing. Hope it works out well for all.

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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by ZacNaloen » 31 Jan 2012 11:20

winchester_royal Reckon he may well end up filling in at LB.


How quick is he? :?

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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by winchester_royal » 31 Jan 2012 11:22

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winchester_royal Reckon he may well end up filling in at LB.


How quick is he? :?


Reasonable pace, comfortable on the ball.

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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by Dare to Dr£am » 31 Jan 2012 11:23

winchester_royal Reckon he may well end up filling in at LB.


Agreed. No more Griff hopefully.


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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by Maguire » 31 Jan 2012 11:23

Optimist Won't be having sleepless nights if anything was to happen to Pearce or Gorkss now.


Exactly. Always felt like we were one injury or suspension away from being scuppered. Not so much any more.

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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by holsgrove breaks a leg » 31 Jan 2012 11:24

Adequate as cover till the end of the season, clearly pre season there will be a clear out throughout the squad whatever division we are in. Been at QPR for ages, QPR mate of mine not majorly impressed with him.

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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by Dare to Dr£am » 31 Jan 2012 11:28

holsgrove breaks a leg Adequate as cover till the end of the season, clearly pre season there will be a clear out throughout the squad whatever division we are in. Been at QPR for ages, QPR mate of mine not majorly impressed with him.


Odd, many I've spoken too and read on forums raved about his partnership with Gorks last season.

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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by Snowball » 31 Jan 2012 11:30

BRILLIANT signing.

33+3 games last year in the Championship-winning QPR side last season. 5+1 in the Prem this season
ex-Arsenal kid, last season said to be very composed on the ball and one of the best defenders outside the Premiership

Question is, since he can play anywhere in the back four, is he here to play LB or to play alongside Gorks?


We are starting to look like a SERIOUS squad now and the defence should further improve.

Just need Sidwell and Defoe now


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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by Wimb » 31 Jan 2012 11:31

Would envision him playing at LB if anywhere. Can't see Brian breaking up a successful partnership.

Great cover though and a decent start to deadline day.

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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by FiNeRaIn » 31 Jan 2012 11:31

Good backup, but who are we signing to improve the woeful lack of goals and creativity in the side?

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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by No Fixed Abode » 31 Jan 2012 11:32

Looks like you could be buying promotion.

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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by Wycombe Royal » 31 Jan 2012 11:34

holsgrove breaks a leg Adequate as cover till the end of the season, clearly pre season there will be a clear out throughout the squad whatever division we are in. Been at QPR for ages, QPR mate of mine not majorly impressed with him.

4 years is not really ages.....
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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by Optimist » 31 Jan 2012 11:34

Well he's got the traditional LB squad number...

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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by Extended-Phenotype » 31 Jan 2012 11:37

No Fixed Abode Looks like you could be buying promotion.



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Re: Matthew Connolly Signs

by ZacNaloen » 31 Jan 2012 11:39

From the things said in the interview I have a feeling this a loan to buy deal like Leigertwood

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