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George Connelly (born 1 March 1949) is a Scottish former international footballer who played professionally with Celtic and Falkirk. Connelly is from Valleyfield in Fife.
Sep 21, 2021 · 2021 Sep 21. (1968-1976) • A few important goals from George Connelly, including his solo effort against Rangers in the 1969 Scottish Cup Final and his Elland Road winner against Leeds in the...
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WHAT happened to destroy George Connelly's glittering career with Celtic has been an enduring source of mystery for the club's supporters for more than 30 years.
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Fullname: George Connelly Born: 1 March 1949 Birthplace: Fife, Scotland Signed: 9 July 1964 (prov); 19 June 1965 (full) Left: 18 Oct 1976 Position: Midfield/Defender Debut: substitute v Dunfermline Athletic 2-1 league 30 April 1968 Last appearance: Motherwell 1-1 league 13 September 1975 First goal: Aberdeen home 2-1 league 28 September 1968 Last g...
The above quote from friend and former Celtic team-mate Davie Hay, perhaps more than any other, sums up the man that was George Connelly. If you ask those who were around back in the halcyon days of the early 1970’s who was the greatest Celtic player of that era, to the surprise of many now, a large number will put George Connelly right at the top ...
George Connelly signed for Celtic from Tulliallan Juniors, and it was not long until he made his debut, later in the same year on 12th January 1966, aged just 16. Jock Stein sent him onto the Parkhead pitch just before the start of the the European Cup Winners’ Cup quarter-final first leg against Dynamo Kiev, and George Connelly is said to have thr...
So with all that success and praise, where did it all begin to go wrong? In truth, the warning signs were there from the start. This is where speculation must be put to one side though. George Connelly’s story has been plagued with rumour and innuendo since leaving Celtic and out of respect on this site we will not add to it. The facts speak for th...
Author & journalist David Bennie, in his wonderful autobiographical/Celtic book ‘Not Playing for Celtic, another Paradise Lost‘ eulogised lovingly about George Connelly. For the rest of us it’s a case of what might have been if George Connelly had been able to tackle his demons as well as he could tackle any man on the pitch. All too often the dark...
“Believe it or not, he [Jock Stein] was sympathetic, even towards the end. He never even scolded me, or anything like it. He didn’t scream at me but if he had I doubt if it would have done any good. No, he was good to me. Always was. I was 16 when that European match against Dynamo Kiev came about and I did the keepie-uppie at half time. Stein said...
Scottish League 1. 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 2. 1972-73, 1973-74 Scottish Cup 1. 1969, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975
Learn about the life and career of George Connelly, a former Celtic player who was hailed as one of the best in the country and beyond. Discover his achievements, controversies and tragedies in this comprehensive biography.
A book by George Connelly, the former Celtic and Scotland player who walked away from football at 26. He reveals the truth about his life, career and alcoholism in this autobiography.
The incredible truth behind the legend of George ConnellyHailed as the greatest Scottish talent of his generation, George Connelly made 254 appearances for Celtic and played in the...
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Oct 3, 2007 · The former midfielder, who quit the game at 26 to drive a lorry, will make a half-time appearance at the Champions League tie with Milan. Connelly, nicknamed the Scottish Beckenbauer', reveals his nervous anticipation and his regrets about leaving the game.
