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Mark Travers, Adam Idah and Aaron Connolly have been included in the Guardian’s list of Premier League youngsters tipped to shine during their respective sides’ pre-season tours. The English publication singled out a young prospect for each of the 20 Premier League clubs who they feel could have a big impact this summer, with the Irish trio making the grade. …

Brighton and Irish underage international striker Aaron Connolly has won this season’s Premier League 2 Player of the Year award after a tremendous campaign with the Seagulls. Connolly was on fire in front of goal during the season scoring 11 goals and creating two in 15 games for Brighton’s U23s in the PL2 – despite missing a chunk of the …

Irish duo Shane Duffy and Aaron Connolly were big winners at Brighton’s end of season awards on Sunday night following the pair’s impressive seasons. Duffy picked up the Seagulls’ Player of the Year award after a solid season at the heart of Brighton’s defence, with five goals and a host of impressive performances as Chris Hughton’s side look to avoid …

On Wednesday, Stephen Kenny named his first 23-man Irish U21s squad ahead of their European Qualifier against Luxembourg on March 23rd. The former Dundalk boss included 23 players in his squad with a mix of domestic standouts and young prospects impressing in both England and central Europe. With the plethora of young talent available to Stephen Kenny and the U21s, …

Highly-rated Irish striker Aaron Connolly has signed a new three-year contract at Premier League club Brighton and has joined League One leaders Luton on loan. Connolly has been in excellent form for Brighton’s U23s this season scoring 16 goals and winning the Premier League 2 Player of the Month for November. His form at underage level had led to speculation …

Brighton manager Chris Hughton has hinted that young Irish striker Aaron Connolly may leave the Amex following interest from a number of clubs. 18-year old Connolly has been in tremendous form for the Brighton U23’s this season scoring 17 goals and picking up November’s Premier League Two Player of the Month award, but the Galway native cannot seem to force …

Brighton striker Aaron Connolly is being linked with a loan move away from the Amex Stadium with Scottish champions Celtic reportedly interested in the highly-rated striker. Connolly has been in tremendous form for Brighton’s U23s this season scoring 17 goals and winning the Premier League 2 Player of the Month for November. The Scottish Sun are reporting that Brendan Rogers …

Brighton and Irish U19s striker Aaron Connolly has been named the Premier League 2 player of the month for November after impressing hugely for the Seagulls U23s side. Connolly has been in tremendous form for Brighton’s underage side already scoring 17 times this season as he continues to grab the attention of many in the league. The 18-year-old had previously …

Pundit Arena caught up with Brighton’s underage hitman, Aaron Connolly, to discuss life under Chris Hughton, Irish ambitions and those Hoffenheim rumours. _____ “The Republic of Ireland have really struggled for goals since Robbie Keane retired,” is a narrative that Irish football fans are far too familiar with. Four matches in a row without scoring, 0.4 average goals per game …

German Bundesliga club Hoffenheim are reportedly tracking Brighton and Ireland U19s striker Aaron Connolly following his excellent form for the Seagulls’ U23 side. Sky Sports News are reporting that Connolly has caught the attention of Hoffenheim who are keen to continue their current model of scouting Premier League prospects not currently getting first-team football. Connolly has been incredibly impressive for …