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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 1 - 0 | QPR |
| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Matthew Connolly |
| Age | 25 |
| Club | Cardiff City |
| Position | Defender |
| Squad No | 12 |
| Born | Barnet, England |
| Height | 1.89m |
| Player rating | 5.0 (what is this?) |
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| From | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Park Rangers | Cardiff City | 22 Aug 2012 | Undisclosed |
| Queens Park Rangers | Reading | 31 Jan 2012 | Loan : Expired |
| Arsenal | Queens Park Rangers | 2 Jan 2008 | Undisclosed |
| Colchester United | Arsenal | 19 Nov 2007 | Loan : Expired |
| Arsenal | Colchester United | 9 Jul 2007 | On Loan |
| Arsenal | Bournemouth | 23 Nov 2006 | On Loan |
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| npower Championship | Cardiff City | 36 (0) | 5 | 5 | 0 |
22nd August 2012
Championship promotion hopefuls Cardiff have announced the signing of Matthew Connolly from Queens Park Rangers for an undisclosed fee.
22nd August 2012
Cardiff manager Malky Mackay is looking forward to adding Matt Connolly to his squad after agreeing a deal to sign the QPR defender.
20th August 2012
Sky Sports understands Cardiff City have agreed a fee with Queens Park Rangers for defender Matt Connolly.
31st January 2012
Reading have bolstered their defensive options with the addition of QPR's Matthew Connolly on loan for the remainder of the season.
16th December 2011
Neil Warnock has paid tribute to Radek Cerny, QPR's third choice goalkeeper who is enjoying his moment in the spotlight.
11th December 2011
QPR defender Anton Ferdinand is facing a fortnight of rehabilitation after suffering a hamstring injury, according to Neil Warnock.