Northampton Town swoop for former-Dundalk winger Dylan Connolly

English side Northampton Town have snapped up former Dundalk winger Dylan Connolly on a two-year deal.

The 26-year-old joins the Cobblers after a recent stint in Scotland with St Mirren where he played alongside Irish international Jamie McGrath – making 39 appearances last season.

He has previous experience in England, having played for Ipswich Town and AFC Wimbledon.

In the League of Ireland, Connolly has played for Bray Wanderers and Dundalk, making over 100 senior appearances.

“Dylan is a wide player with a lot of pace," said Northampton manager Jon Brady. “He is direct, he takes on defenders and can deliver good quality balls into the area.

“Dylan is a good age with a lot of experience of both League 1 and League 2 as well as playing in Scotland and we believe he is the type of player who supporters will enjoy watching and can have them on the edge of their seats. He has that spark to his game.

“I think it’s particularly important to have options in the squad in the attacking areas to help you play with a high level of energy and intensity.

“I know he had other options from other clubs, so we are very pleased to welcome Dylan to the club.

“We are also progressing in our work to strengthen the squad in other areas, and we hope to have more news on that in the coming days.”

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