Aaron Connolly

2022 - 9 - 20

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Aaron Connolly call-up for U21s a 'risky' move - Rogers (RTE.ie)

Former Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers discusses Aaron Connolly's inclusion in the Ireland Under-21 squad for the crucial play-off against Israel.

He's just coming in and I know he's trying to reestablish himself but for games of this magnitude, I just find it's a little bit risky. (Does he plan) to bring him in and have him about the squad as an impact player off the bench or does he go with the tried and trusted that he's used already? Please review their details and accept them to load the content. "In contrast, Connolly's form, it's a little bit hit and miss. "I just think it was important to stress to him and underline to him what got us to the play-offs. [outlined in detail recently](https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2022/0726/1312411-connolly-its-vital-i-got-away-from-circle-in-england/), he required a fresh start at Venezia this season on loan from Brighton and in the early season in Serie B he has begun to force his way into the starting line-up.

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Tyreik Wright 'buzzing' to have Aaron Connolly back with Ireland U21s (Irish Examiner)

Connolly's standing with Stephen Kenny had slipped after eight senior appearances and the Galway man reacted positively when Crawford asked him to step back ...

He has worked at the highest level so to work under him is a pleasure.” I need to get my stats up and it [weekend goal] was a massive confidence booster, going into the international break.” I still have ambitions to play for Aston Villa in the Premier League. He has me straight away into the group, giving me game time. He ticked both boxes over the weekend, scoring Bradford City’s second goal and setting up another in a man-of-the-match display against Stevenage in League Two. “He's played in the Premier League for Brighton.

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Former Dundalk goalkeeper labels Aaron Connolly's international ... (Pundit Arena)

Former Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers has labelled Aaron Connolly's international callup a "risky one", ahead of the Israel match.

(Does he plan) to bring him in and have him about the squad as an impact player off the bench or does he go with the tried and trusted that he’s used already? [RTE Soccer Podcast](https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2022/0919/1324245-aaron-connolly-call-up-for-u21s-a-risky-move-rogers/), Rogers said that Conolly’s inclusion the squad causes a level of debate that wouldn’t have existed if he were left out. Connolly is currently playing in the Serie B out in Italy, and has swallowed his pride to join up with the Under 21 squad, years after making his debut for the senior side.

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Rogers Feels Aaron Connolly Inclusion In Irish U21 Squad Is 'A ... (Balls.ie)

With two more games to go in their campaign, the Republic of Ireland U21s are on the verge of history.They will enter their play-off against Israel hoping ...

(Does he plan) to bring him in and have him about the squad as an impact player off the bench or does he go with the tried and trusted that he's used already?.. Considering the way his career has gone over the last 18 months or so, it would be great to see him back playing at a high level in an Ireland jersey. However, a player of his qualities is certainly an excellent option to have coming off the bench if a goal is needed at some stage. Aaron Connolly made his senior international debut back in 2019, a time when it looked as though he was going to make an immediate impact at that level. That is down to his lack of form at club level. Jim Crawford has built a real togetherness within the squad, something that is often difficult to do given the transient nature of international football at U21 level.

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What time and TV Channel is Ireland U21 v Israel U21? Kick-off time ... (Independent.ie)

Jim Crawford's Under 21 Ireland side welcome Israel this weekend for the first leg of the European Championship play-off. Here's all you need to know about ...

The side are on the cusp of history against Israel. “It’s exciting for the players to be involved in games like this, to create some history. The match will be shown live on RTE 2.

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Four squad changes for Ireland U21s ahead of Euro play-off (The42)

Dara Costelloe, Anselmo Garcia MacNulty, Adam O'Reilly and David Odumosu receive call-ups, with Luca Connell and Liam Kerrigan among those ruled out through ...

Patrick’s Athletic), Will Smallbone (Stoke City, on loan from Southampton), Ross Tierney (Motherwell) Patrick’s Athletic), Sean Roughan (Lincoln City) Patrick’s Athletic)

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Festy Ebosele back with Republic of Ireland Under-21s (Independent.ie)

ENNISCORTHY'S FESTY Ebosele is working hard this week with the 25-man squad named by manager Jim Crawford for the Republic of Ireland's two UEFA European ...

This was always likely to militate against his chances of being called up again by Kenny for the Nations League tests away to Scotland and home to Armenia in the coming week. Ebosele was last in the Under-21 squad back in November, and he returns now along with Luca Connell of Barnsley and Aaron Connolly, currently on loan at Venezia from Brighton & Hove Albion. ENNISCORTHY’S FESTY Ebosele is working hard this week with the 25-man squad named by manager Jim Crawford for the Republic of Ireland’s two UEFA European Under-21 Championship play-offs against Israel.

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Limerick teenager called up to Republic of Ireland U21 squad (Limerick Leader)

LIMERICK teenager Dara Costelloe has been called into the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad ahead of Friday's UEFA European Under-21 Championship Play-Of..

Patrick’s Athletic), Will Smallbone (Stoke City, on loan from Southampton), Ross Tierney (Motherwell) Patrick’s Athletic), Sean Roughan (Lincoln City) Patrick’s Athletic)

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