Stephen Connolly
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Stephen Patrick Connolly (born 29 November 1989 in Glasgow
) is a Scottish
football
midfielder
currently on trial with Albion Rovers. He is a product of Clyde's youth system.
, coming on as a substitute against Partick Thistle
in a 4-0 defeat in the Scottish First Division. He signed his first professional contract in May 2008.
In December 2008, he joined Stenhousemuir
on loan for a month. He made four appearances in total for the Warriors. He then joined Stranraer
on loan until the end of the season in January 2009, along with Jordan Murch
. However, the loan was terminated early and he returned to Clyde after only three appearances.
Connolly was released by Clyde in June 2009 along with the rest of the out of contract players, due to the club's financial position.
His younger brother Sean plays for Clyde.
Glasgow
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) is a Scottish
Scotland
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football
Football (soccer)
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midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
currently on trial with Albion Rovers. He is a product of Clyde's youth system.
Career
He signed a YTS contract with Clyde in July 2007, and made his senior debut on the 18 August 2007Clyde F.C. season 2007-08
Season 2007-08 saw Clyde compete in their eighth consecutive season in the Scottish First Division. Former Scotland captain Colin Hendry was appointed manager in June 2007, replacing Joe Miller. Hendry resigned in January 2008, and was replaced by John Brown. The clun finished 9th in the division...
, coming on as a substitute against Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle F.C.
Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football club from Glasgow. Despite their name, the club are based in the Maryhill area of the city, and have not played in Partick since 1908...
in a 4-0 defeat in the Scottish First Division. He signed his first professional contract in May 2008.
In December 2008, he joined Stenhousemuir
Stenhousemuir F.C.
Stenhousemuir FC is a Scottish football club located in Stenhousemuir. The club is a member of the Scottish Football League and currently plays in the Scottish Second Division....
on loan for a month. He made four appearances in total for the Warriors. He then joined Stranraer
Stranraer F.C.
Stranraer Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team based in the town of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. They are members of the Scottish Football League, and currently play in the Third Division.-History:...
on loan until the end of the season in January 2009, along with Jordan Murch
Jordan Murch
Jordan Murch is a Scottish footballer currently without a club.-Scotland:Murch signed a YTS contract with Clyde in July 2007, and signed his first professional contract in May 2008...
. However, the loan was terminated early and he returned to Clyde after only three appearances.
Connolly was released by Clyde in June 2009 along with the rest of the out of contract players, due to the club's financial position.
His younger brother Sean plays for Clyde.