David Connolly
Born: June 6, 1977 (age 47)
Height: 5' 6" (168cm)
Hometown: London, England
Nationality: 
Irish
IrishPosition: Striker
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2003-2004 | West Ham United |
| 2004-2005 | Leicester City | |
| 2005-2006 | Wigan Athletic | |
| 2006-2009 | Sunderland | |
| 2009-2012 | Southampton | |
Sports Mole has 45 articles about David Connolly. Articles 1 to 40:
Preview: Burnley vs. MK Dons
Sports Mole previews the Championship clash between Burnley and MK Dons at Turfmoor.
Sep 15, 01:54
Preview: Leicester City vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole takes a closer look at both sides ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Sunderland.
Aug 6, 17:07
Former Republic of Ireland striker David Connolly retires
AFC Wimbledon striker David Connolly, who made 41 appearances for the Republic of Ireland, retires from football with immediate effect.
Mar 8, 10:32
League Two roundup: Matt Tubbs scores hat-trick in eight-goal thriller
Sports Mole rounds up Saturday's League Two action as Matt Tubbs nets a hat-trick in an eight-goal thriller between Portsmouth and Cambridge United.
Feb 21, 17:02
Shrewsbury Town remain top of League Two after victory over AFC Wimbledon
Shrewsbury Town retain their place at the top of League Two with a 2-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon.
Feb 14, 17:05
Half-Time Report: Liam Lawrence strikes late to give Shrewsbury half-time lead
Shrewsbury Town lead AFC Wimbledon 1-0 after Liam Lawrence's goal in stoppage time.
Feb 14, 15:56
Team News: Scunthorpe United make one change for Oxford United tie
Scunthorpe United make one change to their starting XI as they welcome Oxford United, with the League Two leaders chasing an automatic promotion spot.
Apr 21, 14:34
Fleetwood Town see off Oxford United
Oxford United lose 2-0 against Fleetwood Town in today's League Two clash at the Kassam Stadium.
Apr 5, 16:51
Half-Time Report: Nathan Ball puts Fleetwood Town in the lead
Oxford United are currently a goal down to Fleetwood Town in today's League Two clash at the Kassam Stadium.
Apr 5, 15:49
Oxford United beat Hartlepool United thanks to late David Connolly goal
Oxford United beat Hartlepool United 1-0 in today's League Two clash at the Kassam Stadium, thanks to a late goal from David Connolly.
Mar 21, 21:54
Half-Time Report: Oxford United, Hartlepool United all square at half time
The League Two clash between Oxford United and Hartlepool United is goalless at half time.
Mar 21, 20:46
Team News: Mason Bennett on bench for Chesterfield
Chesterfield name Derby County loanee Mason Bennett on the bench for their League Two clash with Oxford United.
Mar 15, 14:43
Burton Albion see off Oxford United
Burton Albion defeat Oxford United 2-1 in today's League Two game at the Kassam Stadium.
Mar 8, 17:09
Jim Bentley: 'Morecambe deserved their point at Oxford United'
Morecambe manager Jim Bentley claims that his side fully deserved their late point at Oxford United on Saturday.
Feb 23, 07:41
League Two roundup: Leaders lose, bottom side win
Sports Mole rounds up Saturday's action from League Two, including an important win for Northampton Town and a shock loss for Chesterfield.
Feb 22, 17:36
Team News: One change for Oxford United
Josh Ruffels replaces David Connolly in the only change to the Oxford United side for tonight's League Two match against Newport County.
Feb 18, 19:18
Oxford United thrash Mansfield Town to remain third in League Two
Oxford United register their third consecutive home win, beating Mansfield Town 3-0 to remain third in the League Two table.
Feb 15, 16:56
Half-Time Report: David Connolly fires Oxford United in front against Mansfield Town
David Connolly's second goal for Oxford United gives his side a 1-0 half-time lead over Mansfield Town at the Kassam Stadium.
Feb 15, 15:50
Oxford United fail to close gap on leaders
Oxford United fail to close the gap on League Two leaders Chesterfield after a draw against Bury.
Feb 4, 21:52
League Two roundup: Torquay United, Dagenham & Redbridge, York City win away
Torquay United overcome a poor night's sleep to win 1-0 at Portsmouth, while Dagenham & Redbridge and York City also record impressive away victories in League Two.
Feb 1, 17:51
David Connolly signs loan deal with Oxford United
David Connolly leaves Portsmouth to join Oxford United on loan.
Jan 31, 19:27
Last-gasp Anthony Stewart header denies Portsmouth
Anthony Stewart scores a last-gasp equaliser as Wycombe Wanderers hold Portsmouth to a 2-2 draw at Fratton Park in League Two.
Dec 4, 21:53
David Connolly given coaching role at Portsmouth
Portsmouth striker David Connolly joins the coaching team at the League Two club.
Sep 25, 18:07
Jamille Matt finish seals Fleetwood win
Jamille Matt's second-half finish sees Fleetwood Town beat Portsmouth and climb up to second in the League Two table.
Sep 21, 17:07
Half-Time Report: Portsmouth, Fleetwood Town level
Portsmouth and Fleetwood Town are level at half time in their League Two clash.
Sep 21, 16:01
Team News: Portsmouth's David Connolly back after ban
Portsmouth welcome David Connolly back into the starting lineup after suspension to face Fleetwood Town in League Two.
Sep 21, 14:49
Team News: Portsmouth's David Connolly back after ban
Portsmouth welcome David Connolly back into their starting lineup after suspension to face Fleetwood Town in League Two.
Sep 21, 14:49
League Two roundup: Chesterfield leapfrog Oxford United
Sports Mole rounds up Saturday's action from League Two, including wins for Chesterfield, Bury, AFC Wimbledon, Burton and Wycombe.
Aug 31, 18:07
Late goals send Chesterfield top with win at 10-man Portsmouth
Chesterfield leave it late for the second consecutive game as two goals in the last three minutes see them record a 2-0 win at 10-man Portsmouth.
Aug 31, 17:06
Half-Time Report: David Connolly sent off during goalless first half
David Connolly's first career sending off is the major talking point during a goalless first half between Portsmouth and Chesterfield at Fratton Park.
Aug 31, 15:54
Portsmouth share points at Mansfield Town
Lindon Meikle comes off the bench to earn Mansfield Town a 2-2 draw with Portsmouth in a topsy-turvy League Two clash at Field Mill.
Aug 24, 17:34
Portsmouth power past 10-man Morecambe
Portsmouth record their first win of the season as 10-man Morecambe are beaten 3-0 at Fratton Park.
Aug 17, 17:52
Late Peter Murphy header earns Accrington Stanley a point
A late Peter Murphy goal cancels out David Connolly's double, as Accrington Stanley draw 2-2 with Portsmouth.
Aug 10, 14:10
Live Commentary: Accrington Stanley 2-2 Portsmouth - as it happened
Read how Accrington Stanley and Portsmouth picked up their first point of the new season in a captivating 2-2 draw in Lancashire.
Aug 10, 11:45
Team News: Last-minute Oxford United signing Ryan Williams starts on bench
Fulham winger Ryan Williams joins Oxford United on loan until January and is immediately named as a substitute for today's League Two opener against Portsmouth.
Aug 3, 14:40
David Connolly signs Portsmouth extension
Portsmouth striker David Connolly pens a new two-year deal with the League Two club.
May 23, 20:37
League One roundup: Doncaster Rovers suffer home defeat
Doncaster Rovers miss the opportunity to seal promotion to the Championship as they lost 1-0 at home to Notts County, while Portsmouth beat Sheffield United 3-0.
Apr 20, 17:12
Guy Whittingham "relieved" with Portsmouth win
Portsmouth manager Guy Whittingham expresses his relief following Saturday's 2-1 win at Crewe Alexandra in League One.
Mar 2, 20:38
Preview: Peterborough United vs. Southampton
Three points against Peterborough United will push Southampton a long way to securing promotion. Here, Sports Mole assesses their chances at London Road.
Apr 16, 19:05
Team News: Iago Falque handed Southampton debut
Loanee attacker Iago Falque will make his Southampton debut during Leicester City's visit to St Mary's this evening.
Jan 23, 19:42
