Full name David Connell 1985-1988 Dundalk Place of birth Dublin, Ireland Name Dave Connell | Years Team Role Soccer player 1979–1985 Bohemian Movies Teeny Little Super Guy | |
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Date of birth (1961-11-27) 27 November 1961 (age 54) People also search for Paul Fierlinger, Dave Thurman, Jim Thurman, Edith Zornow | ||
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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.
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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.