Rams defender moves to Leeds

Paul Connelly off the Elland Road

Rams defender and former Captain Paul Connolly has finalised a move from Pride Park to Elland Road.

Leeds United have captured Connolly for nothing even though he had a year left on his Derby County contract. The releasing of the rightback is thougt to be another step in the reduction of the Rams wage bill.

The Rams have already brought in John Brayford as cover for Connolly and are certain they have enough cover in defensive areas to allow Leeds to take Connelly on a free...

Paul Connolly (Derby) Information Date of birth Thursday, 29th September 1983 Height 6.0 Place of birth Liverpool, England Weight 11.9 Nationality England Position Defence Comments Squad No. 2 Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards) Team Debut Apps (+ sub) Goals Yellows Reds Derby County 24 Apr 2010 0 (1) 0 0 0 Sheffield United 16 Mar 2010 7 (0) 0 2 1 Derby County 09 Aug 2008 67 (4) 1 15 0 Plymouth Argyle 05 May 2001 170 (7) 1 32 3 Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards) Season First App. Apps (+ sub) Goals Yellows Reds 2009/2010 08 Aug 2009 26 (4) 0 8 1 2008/2009 09 Aug 2008 48 (1) 1 9 0 2007/2008 11 Aug 2007 47 (0) 1 7 0 2006/2007 05 Aug 2006 44 (0) 0 8 1 2005/2006 13 Aug 2005 29 (4) 0 7 1 2004/2005 14 Sep 2004 20 (0) 0 4 1 2003/2004 30 Aug 2003 28 (2) 0 5 0 2002/2003 22 Mar 2003 2 (0) 0 1 0 2000/2001 05 May 2001 0 (1) 0 0 0 Appearances 244 (+ 12 as sub); Goals 2; Yellow cards 49; Red cards 4