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{{short description|Scottish footballer}}
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|position = [[Forward (association football)|Striker]]
|position = [[Forward (association football)|Striker]]
|currentclub = [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]]
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|youthyears1 = 2014–2016
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|youthclubs1 = [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]]
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|youthyears2 = 2016–2018
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|years5 = 2021–2024
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|nationalteam1 = Scotland U15
|nationalteam1 = Scotland U15
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|club-update = 17:00, 6 May 2023 (UTC)
|club-update = 01:52, 28 July 2024 (UTC)
|ntupdate = 17:00, 6 May 2023 (UTC)
|ntupdate = 17:00, 16 September 2023 (UTC)
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'''Lee Connelly''' (born 18 October 1999) is a Scottish professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|striker]] for [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]].<ref>{{soccerbase|116509}}</ref>
'''Lee Connelly''' (born 18 October 1999) is a Scottish professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)|striker]] for {{Scottish football updater|Clyde}} club [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]].<ref>{{soccerbase|116509}}</ref>


==Club career==
==Club career==
Connelly began his career with [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]] before moving to [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.safc.com/players/u23s/lee-connelly|title=Profile|accessdate=16 November 2018|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.}}</ref> Connelly's senior debut was on 9 October 2018, in the [[EFL Trophy]], alongside [[Jack Diamond (footballer, born 2000)|Jack Diamond]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/jack-ross-on-sunderland-s-two-latest-debutants-and-why-he-s-so-impressed-with-jack-diamond-1-9389008|title=Jack Ross on Sunderland's two latest debutants and why he's so impressed with Jack Diamond|accessdate=10 October 2018|author=Phil Smith|publisher=Sunderland Echo}}</ref> Connelly moved on loan to [[South Shields F.C.|South Shields]] in August 2019,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sunderland-lee-connelly-south-shields-16798693|title=Sunderland youngster Lee Connelly joins South Shields on loan|first=Mark|last=Carruthers|date=22 August 2019|website=nechronicle}}</ref> for whom he made 2 appearances,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://southshieldsfc.co.uk/players/lee-connelly/|title=Lee Connelly}}</ref> and [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]] in January 2020.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/latest-sunderland-afc-news/sunderland-striker-heads-out-loan-1361706 |title=Sunderland striker heads out on loan |first=Richard |last=Mennear |newspaper=Sunderland Echo |date=10 January 2020 |accessdate=11 January 2020}}</ref> Connelly was loaned again to Alloa in September 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.safc.com:443/news/academy-news/2020/september/connelly-returns-to-alloa-on-loan|title=Connelly returns to Alloa|date=29 September 2020|website=Sunderland Association Football Club}}</ref>
Connelly began his career with [[Queen's Park F.C.|Queen's Park]] before moving to [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.safc.com/players/u23s/lee-connelly|title=Profile|accessdate=16 November 2018|publisher=Sunderland A.F.C.}}</ref> Connelly's senior debut was on 9 October 2018, in the [[EFL Trophy]], alongside [[Jack Diamond (footballer, born 2000)|Jack Diamond]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/jack-ross-on-sunderland-s-two-latest-debutants-and-why-he-s-so-impressed-with-jack-diamond-1-9389008|title=Jack Ross on Sunderland's two latest debutants and why he's so impressed with Jack Diamond|accessdate=10 October 2018|author=Phil Smith|publisher=Sunderland Echo}}</ref> Connelly moved on loan to [[South Shields F.C.|South Shields]] in August 2019,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/sunderland-lee-connelly-south-shields-16798693|title=Sunderland youngster Lee Connelly joins South Shields on loan|first=Mark|last=Carruthers|date=22 August 2019|website=nechronicle}}</ref> for whom he made 2 appearances,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://southshieldsfc.co.uk/players/lee-connelly/|title=404 &#124; South Shields FC}}</ref> and [[Alloa Athletic F.C.|Alloa Athletic]] in January 2020.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/latest-sunderland-afc-news/sunderland-striker-heads-out-loan-1361706 |title=Sunderland striker heads out on loan |first=Richard |last=Mennear |newspaper=Sunderland Echo |date=10 January 2020 |accessdate=11 January 2020}}</ref> Connelly was loaned again to Alloa in September 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.safc.com:443/news/academy-news/2020/september/connelly-returns-to-alloa-on-loan|title=Connelly returns to Alloa|date=29 September 2020|website=Sunderland Association Football Club}}</ref>


Connelly was released by Sunderland at the end of the season, and signed for [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]] in June 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.qosfc.com/news-5445|title=QosFC: Welcome - Lee Connelly|website=www.qosfc.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/news/lee-connelly-joins-queen-of-the-south-after-sunderland-exit/|title=Lee Connelly joins Queen of the South after Sunderland exit|date=24 June 2021}}</ref>
Connelly was released by Sunderland at the end of the season, and signed for [[Queen of the South F.C.|Queen of the South]] in June 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.qosfc.com/news-5445|title=QosFC: Welcome - Lee Connelly|website=www.qosfc.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/news/lee-connelly-joins-queen-of-the-south-after-sunderland-exit/|title=Lee Connelly joins Queen of the South after Sunderland exit|date=24 June 2021}}</ref>
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On 15 June 2022, Connelly signed a one-year extension to his existing contract to remain with the Doonhamers.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.qosfc.com/news-5786 | title=QosFC: Lee's Back Too! }}</ref>
On 15 June 2022, Connelly signed a one-year extension to his existing contract to remain with the Doonhamers.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.qosfc.com/news-5786 | title=QosFC: Lee's Back Too! }}</ref>


On 30 July 2022, Connelly scored Queens first goal of the [[2022-23 in Scottish football|2022-23]] season, after only 20 seconds and was also sent off for violent conduct in the 85th minute, as the Doonhamers were defeated 4-1 versus [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]] at [[Palmerston Park|Palmerston]]. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62275239|title=Queen of the South v Clyde|work=BBC Sport }}</ref>
On 30 July 2022, Connelly scored Queens first goal of the [[2022-23 in Scottish football|2022-23]] season, after only 20 seconds and was also sent off for violent conduct in the 85th minute, as the Doonhamers were defeated 4-1 versus [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]] at [[Palmerston Park|Palmerston]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62275239|title=Queen of the South v Clyde|work=BBC Sport }}</ref>


On 30 August 2022, Connelly scored Queens equaliser in the 17th minute at [[Ibrox Stadium|Ibrox]], as the ''Doonhamers'' lost 3-1 to [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] in the second round of the [[2022-23 Scottish League Cup|Premier Sports Cup]], despite being a self-confessed [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] supporter. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62712695|title=Rangers ease to cup win & manager expects Morelos stay|work=BBC Sport }}</ref>
On 30 August 2022, Connelly scored Queens equaliser in the 17th minute at [[Ibrox Stadium|Ibrox]], as the ''Doonhamers'' lost 3-1 to [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] in the second round of the [[2022-23 Scottish League Cup|Premier Sports Cup]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/62712695|title=Rangers ease to cup win & manager expects Morelos stay|work=BBC Sport }}</ref>

On 14 June 2023, Connelly signed a one-year extension to his existing contract to remain at [[Palmerston Park|Palmerston]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://qosfc.com/news-6103|title=QosFC: Lee Returns|website=qosfc.com}}</ref>

On 9 July 2024, Connelly signed a one-year deal with [[Clyde F.C.|Clyde]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.clydefc.co.uk/news/2024/07/new-signing-lee-connelly|title=NEW SIGNING: Lee Connelly|date=9 July 2024|access-date=28 July 2024|website=Clyde F.C.}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
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Latest revision as of 18:30, 2 November 2024

Lee Connelly
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-10-18) 18 October 1999 (age 25)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Clyde
Number 29
Youth career
2014–2016 Queen's Park
2016–2018 Sunderland
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2021 Sunderland 0 (0)
2019 → South Shields (loan) 2 (0)
2020 → Alloa Athletic (loan) 4 (1)
2020–2021 → Alloa Athletic (loan) 12 (1)
2021–2024 Queen of the South 65 (11)
2024– Clyde 0 (0)
International career‡
2014 Scotland U15 2 (0)
2014 Scotland U16 2 (0)
2015–2016 Scotland U17 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:52, 28 July 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:00, 16 September 2023 (UTC)

Lee Connelly (born 18 October 1999) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Scottish League Two club Clyde.[1]

Club career

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Connelly began his career with Queen's Park before moving to Sunderland in 2016.[2] Connelly's senior debut was on 9 October 2018, in the EFL Trophy, alongside Jack Diamond.[3] Connelly moved on loan to South Shields in August 2019,[4] for whom he made 2 appearances,[5] and Alloa Athletic in January 2020.[6] Connelly was loaned again to Alloa in September 2020.[7]

Connelly was released by Sunderland at the end of the season, and signed for Queen of the South in June 2021.[8][9]

On 5 September 2021, he scored his first goal for Queens in the club's 3–0 win over Broomhill at Palmerston Park in the second round of the SPFL Trust Trophy.[10]

On 11 September 2021, he scored his first league goal for Queens in the club's 1–0 win over Raith Rovers at Stark's Park in the 12th minute.[11]

On 15 June 2022, Connelly signed a one-year extension to his existing contract to remain with the Doonhamers.[12]

On 30 July 2022, Connelly scored Queens first goal of the 2022-23 season, after only 20 seconds and was also sent off for violent conduct in the 85th minute, as the Doonhamers were defeated 4-1 versus Clyde at Palmerston.[13]

On 30 August 2022, Connelly scored Queens equaliser in the 17th minute at Ibrox, as the Doonhamers lost 3-1 to Rangers in the second round of the Premier Sports Cup[14]

On 14 June 2023, Connelly signed a one-year extension to his existing contract to remain at Palmerston.[15]

On 9 July 2024, Connelly signed a one-year deal with Clyde.[16]

International career

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Connelly has represented Scotland at youth international level.[17]

References

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  1. ^ Lee Connelly at Soccerbase
  2. ^ "Profile". Sunderland A.F.C. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  3. ^ Phil Smith. "Jack Ross on Sunderland's two latest debutants and why he's so impressed with Jack Diamond". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
  4. ^ Carruthers, Mark (22 August 2019). "Sunderland youngster Lee Connelly joins South Shields on loan". nechronicle.
  5. ^ "404 | South Shields FC". {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  6. ^ Mennear, Richard (10 January 2020). "Sunderland striker heads out on loan". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  7. ^ "Connelly returns to Alloa". Sunderland Association Football Club. 29 September 2020.
  8. ^ "QosFC: Welcome - Lee Connelly". www.qosfc.com.
  9. ^ "Lee Connelly joins Queen of the South after Sunderland exit". 24 June 2021.
  10. ^ "Queen of the South v Broomhill". BBC Sport.
  11. ^ "QoS leapfrog Raith after Kirkcaldy win". BBC Sport.
  12. ^ "QosFC: Lee's Back Too!".
  13. ^ "Queen of the South v Clyde". BBC Sport.
  14. ^ "Rangers ease to cup win & manager expects Morelos stay". BBC Sport.
  15. ^ "QosFC: Lee Returns". qosfc.com.
  16. ^ "NEW SIGNING: Lee Connelly". Clyde F.C. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  17. ^ Lee Connelly at the Scottish Football Association


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