Dave Connell

Dave Connell
Personal information
Full name	David Connell
Date of birth	27 November 1961 (age 62)
Place of birth	Dublin, Ireland
Senior career*
Years	Team
1979–1985	Bohemian
1985–1988	Dundalk
1989–1992	Shamrock Rovers
1992–1993	Ards
1993–1994	Drogheda United
1994–1999	Limerick
Managerial career
1997–1998	Limerick
2001	Galway United
2011–	Republic of Ireland women's U17
2011–	Republic of Ireland women's U19
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Dave Connell (born 27 November 1961 in Dublin) was an Irish soccer player during the 1970s and 1980s. He is currently the head coach of the U19 Republic of Ireland women's national football team and works as a Football In Community Development Officer for the Football Association of Ireland.^[1]

A classy right back, Connell played for Bohemians, Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers F.C. amongst others during his career in the League of Ireland. He played for Bohs in the famous 3-2 win over Rangers in 1984. He captained Ireland at schoolboys Under 15 level in 1974/75 playing and scoring twice against a Dutch side which included Ruud Gullit, and a Wales side that boasted Ian Rush.

He signed for Rovers in August 1989 and in his three years at the club won two consecutive Player of the Year awards. He made a total of 126 appearances scoring 6 times for the Hoops.

He signed for Ards F.C. and then had a spell at Drogheda United F.C..

He has also played for and managed Limerick F.C. and having retired from playing managed Galway United in the League of Ireland.

Honours

SRFC Player of the Year: 2
- Shamrock Rovers - 1990/91, 1991/92
Player of the Year
- Bohemians F.C. - 1981/82

References

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Sources

The Hoops by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins (ISBN 0-7171-2121-6)

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