Sean Connelly
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Sean Connelly is an English
former professional footballer, currently working as a physio at Cardiff City
.
before Stockport County
manager Danny Bergara offered him a professional contract at the club, one that he accepted on finishing his degree in physiotherapy. One of his career highlights included scoring against Premier League side Middlesbrough
in a League Cup
tie. His impressive form even generated rumours of a possible move to Liverpool
, although this failed to materialise.
The defender played under four different managers during his nine-year stay at Stockport – Bergara, Dave Jones, Gary Megson
and Andy Kilner
. He eventually left in 2001 after former manager Jones persuaded him to join him at Wolves
. In 2002, he was inducted into the Stockport County hall of fame.
He signed permanently for Wolves
after an initial loan spell in Spring 2001. However, he struggled to hold down a regular first team place during the following season at Molineux
and was allowed to join Tranmere Rovers
in October 2002.
He quickly established himself at Tranmere and was a regular for two years before manager Brian Little
decided against offering him a new contract, whereupon he moved to Rushden & Diamonds
, where he finished his playing career.
After leaving Rushden & Diamonds he linked up with Dave Jones again, this time as physio at Cardiff City
, turning down offers to continue playing in order to take the job.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
former professional footballer, currently working as a physio at Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
.
Career
Connelly qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1993 and began his football career at his local side HallamHallam F.C.
Hallam Football Club are a football club in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who currently play in the Northern Counties East League Division One...
before Stockport County
Stockport County F.C.
Stockport County Football Club is an English football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester. The club formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers, shortly afterwards merging with Heaton Norris F.C., and adopted the current name on 24 May 1890 on the creation of the County Borough of Stockport...
manager Danny Bergara offered him a professional contract at the club, one that he accepted on finishing his degree in physiotherapy. One of his career highlights included scoring against Premier League side Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
in a League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
tie. His impressive form even generated rumours of a possible move to Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
, although this failed to materialise.
The defender played under four different managers during his nine-year stay at Stockport – Bergara, Dave Jones, Gary Megson
Gary Megson
Gary John Megson is an English former football player and is currently manager of Sheffield Wednesday.He has previously managed Norwich City, Blackpool, Stockport County, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion, Nottingham Forest, Leicester City and Bolton Wanderers...
and Andy Kilner
Andy Kilner
Andy Kilner is a former manager of Stockport County.He was appointed the youngest manager in the country at the age of just 32 having played in the glory days of Stockport County under Danny Bergara,reaching the playoff finals twice and gaining promotion,Kilner was a fans favourite with his...
. He eventually left in 2001 after former manager Jones persuaded him to join him at Wolves
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
. In 2002, he was inducted into the Stockport County hall of fame.
He signed permanently for Wolves
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
after an initial loan spell in Spring 2001. However, he struggled to hold down a regular first team place during the following season at Molineux
Molineux stadium
Molineux Stadium is a Premier League football stadium situated in Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, England. It has been the home ground of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club since 1889, and has a long and illustrious history as the first 'new build' stadium in Football League history, one of the...
and was allowed to join Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers F.C.
Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English team based in Birkenhead, Wirral. The club currently compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league system...
in October 2002.
He quickly established himself at Tranmere and was a regular for two years before manager Brian Little
Brian Little (footballer)
Brian Little is an English former football player and manager who is currently without a job after being relieved of his duties as manager of Gainsborough Trinity on 22 August 2011. Little has previously managed Darlington, Leicester City, Aston Villa, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion, Hull City,...
decided against offering him a new contract, whereupon he moved to Rushden & Diamonds
Rushden & Diamonds F.C.
Rushden & Diamonds Football Club was an association football club based in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Formed by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992, the club played in the Conference National following a short spell in the Football League at the start of...
, where he finished his playing career.
After leaving Rushden & Diamonds he linked up with Dave Jones again, this time as physio at Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
, turning down offers to continue playing in order to take the job.