Adam James Connolly (born 10 April 1986) is an English

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who plays for club Gloucester City. He played in the

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for

Cheltenham Town Cheltenham Town Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. From the 2021–22 season, the club compete in League One, the third tier of the English football league syst ...

Career

A product of the

Youth System, Connolly made his way through the ranks at Whaddon Road, signing as a professional in the summer of 2004. He made his debut on 1 April 2005 in a 2–1 defeat to

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and appeared a handful of times for the Robins in his first season, gradually making more appearances over the next two years. In 2007–2008, he appeared fifteen times in League One, mainly as a substitute. After ending the 2007–2008 season, he was released by Cheltenham. He spent time on trial at Newport County, but instead signed for

Hednesford Town Hednesford Town Football Club is a football club based in Hednesford, Staffordshire, England. They are currently members of the and play at Keys Park. History The club was established in 1880 as a merger of the Red & Whites and Hill Top.

after impressing in their friendly with

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while on trial. However, he failed to settle at the side and left after making just two appearances, signing for Bath City. In July 2014, he signed for Gloucester City.

Career statistics

Honours

Bath City *

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play-off winner: 2009–10

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Connolly, Adam 1986 births Living people English footballers Cheltenham Town F.C. players Hednesford Town F.C. players Bath City F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players Gloucester City A.F.C. players Association football midfielders