| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Connell | ||
| Date of birth | (1961-11-27)27 November 1961 (age 63) | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Right-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1979–1985 | Bohemian | 103 | (1) |
| 1985–1988 | Dundalk | 29 | (1) |
| 1989–1992 | Shamrock Rovers | 95 | (5) |
| 1992–1993 | Ards | 22 | (1) |
| 1993–1994 | Drogheda United | 25 | (1) |
| 1994–1999 | Limerick | 79 | (0) |
| 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) was anIrishsoccer player during the 1970s and 1980s. He is currently the head coach of the U19Republic of Ireland women's national football team and works as a Football In Community Development Officer for theFootball Association of Ireland.[1]
A classyright-back, Connell played forBohemians,Dundalk andShamrock Rovers amongst others during his career in theLeague of Ireland. He played for Bohs in the famous 3–2 win overRangers in 1984. He captained Ireland at schoolboys Under 15 level in 1974–75 playing and scoring twice against a Dutch side which includedRuud Gullit, and a Wales side that boastedIan Rush.
He signed for Rovers in August 1989 and in his three years at the club won two consecutivePlayer of the Year awards. He made a total of 126 appearances scoring 6 times for the Hoops.
He signed forArds F.C. and then had a spell atDrogheda United.
He has also played for and managedLimerick F.C. and having retired from playing managedGalway United in the League of Ireland.
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