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Matt Connolly--on his way? 09:30 - May 25 with 4123 views

Matt Connolly remember him? That skinny, beanpole of a defender that at times looked scared and at other times masterful. He wasn't the greatest defender we had, but I confess I thought he did well for us overall. Yeah, he got beat a few times. But he always worked hard and always seemed willing to learn. We watched him make a lot of progress in the hooped shirt.

Chances are he will be on his way this summer. In truth, he probably isn't ready for the Prem. But he is still young and another spell in the Championship should be enough for him to develop into a fairly handy player.

So, thanks Matty. Thanks for the hard work you put in and the part you played in our Championship success. Good luck in your next football adventure

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Matt Connolly--on his way? on 13:24 - May 26 with 794 views

bosh67

Connolly's problems are in his head, not in his ability. Straighten his head out and I agree with Clive, there's a very good player in there. I reckon however he will stay at Reading. Although I don't want the fakes to do well I do like McDermott as a manager and it would be good to see Gorkks finally get his Prem chance.

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Matt Connolly--on his way? on 19:25 - May 26 with 770 views

Billy_Kershaw

Seems like Connolly is yet another defender who plays better with an "organiser" next to him, the same as Ferdinand, Onuoha, etc, seem to. Wonder if Matt would fare better alongside Clint?

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Matt Connolly--on his way? on 19:49 - May 26 with 764 views

Mattnme

I think some of the critisism on here for Matt is a bit harsh. I agree he definitely struggled against the bigger lumps like Holt but then alot have. His cv says he has been part of two championship sides in two years so he must be doing something right. Prem wise he hasn't really had ago. Coaching and being part of a settled partnership with a Clint Hill Type figure would bring him on. His biggest problem for me is his injury record. I definitely think there is a good player in there.

Matt Connolly--on his way? on 20:23 - May 26 with 755 views

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Matt Connolly--on his way? on 19:49 - May 26 by Mattnme

Matt can play. he may wind up' as some have implied' as a holding midfielder but considering the ageing nature of some of our team he is a very palpable cert - should we keep him - to stiffen up midfield. This is a young man (sorry Ray Wilkins) who can play at both ends of the park. He also has a brain. The notion that he is a lanky nervy beanpole is nonsense. If we allow him to toddle off to the likes of the fake hoops we will regret it.

Matt Connolly--on his way? on 20:44 - May 26 with 749 views

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Matt Connolly--on his way? on 17:35 - May 25 by WeAreQPR12

I disagree Clive.

Personally for me he has been massively overrated, infact most players that have come from the arsenal youth/reserves generally are.

He is far to lightweight for me and his performance away to Southampton at the st marys was just shocking. He has confidence issues that I will agree on but for a defender he is a liability. We called him 3 bounce on WRTRB's, he lets the ball bounce and is poor in the air. Zesh rehman was another defender that had the habit of also letting the ball bounce. Anyway good luck to him but worse that Fitz Hall imo. People will say he's composed but he can't defend, fact!

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Matt Connolly--on his way? on 21:58 - May 26 with 727 views

derbyhoop

We've just released hall, gabbidon damage and shittu. Our cb backup is prone and connolly.
Matt may have problems with both confidence and concentration, but where are the alternatives?

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Matt Connolly--on his way? on 11:09 - May 28 with 675 views

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Matt Connolly--on his way? on 21:58 - May 26 by derbyhoop
We've just released hall, gabbidon damage and shittu. Our cb backup is prone and connolly. Matt may have problems with both confidence and concentration, but where are the alternatives?

Its May 28th!

We have one or two days to sign a few alternatives!

Matt Connolly--on his way? on 12:26 - May 28 with 644 views

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Matt Connolly--on his way? on 19:49 - May 26 by Mattnme

Hang on, doesn't UnFitz Hall have two Championship promotions in a row as well? Does that make HIM good player an all???!!

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Matt Connolly--on his way? on 13:03 - May 28 with 626 views

hoops_legend

Matt Connolly--on his way? on 12:26 - May 28 by QPunkR
Hang on, doesn't UnFitz Hall have two Championship promotions in a row as well? Does that make HIM good player an all???!!

I would like him to stay but reckon he will join Reading!! He probably stands more chance playing there as well.

£1-1.5 Million would be about right

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Matt Connolly--on his way? on 15:25 - May 28 with 605 views

kensalriser

I'd quite like Reading to have a CD partnership of Gorkks and Connolly. They both did a good job for us, but I don't think they're what's required for a decent Premier league season.

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