BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION striker Aaron Connolly has been recognised for his goalscoring exploits in November.
Connolly, who has netted 17 times this season for Brighton’s second-string side, has been named player of the month in Premier League 2 — the competition that caters for the reserve (U23) teams at England’s top clubs.
It’s a case of third-time lucky for the 18-year-old striker, who was also nominated for the award in August and September.
Connolly scored six times in three appearances for Brighton’s U23s last month, including a hat-trick in a Checkatrade Trophy win over MK Dons.
Congratulations to @AaronConnolly_9 🙌
— PL Youth (@PLYouth) December 14, 2018
The @OfficialBHAFC star is #PL2 Player of the Month for November pic.twitter.com/xoyDyn3fyw
👏 Congratulations @AaronConnolly_9 - the #PL2 Player of the Month for November!
— Brighton & Hove Albion ⚽️ (@OfficialBHAFC) December 14, 2018
⚽️⚽️⚽️ in the #PL2
⚽️⚽️⚽️ in the @CheckatradeTrpy#BHAFC 🔵⚪️
Read ➡️ https://t.co/xNrCygbOml pic.twitter.com/ZJ5ZUa1CRY
The Galway native, who previously made two substitute appearances for his club’s first-team in the Carabao Cup, appears to be closing in on a breakthrough after travelling with Chris Hughton’s side for their recent Premier League fixture at Cardiff City.
A Republic of Ireland U19 international, Connolly has reportedly been the subject of interest from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim.
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