Hull City transfer news: Championship club seal signing of Brighton and Republic of Ireland striker and ex-Middlesbrough FC loanee top player on one-year deal

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The Republic of Ireland forward has been a key summer target for Tigers chief Liam Rosenior, who bought him to East Yorkshire on loan for the second half of last season.

Injury issues dictated that City did not see the best of Connolly, whose only goals in six appearances saw him net a brace in a 3-0 win over QPR.

But Rosenior’s history with the player – who he worked with previously at Brighton – convinced him to offer the Irishman a deal as he attempts to recapture the form which saw him rise to prominence in his early years on the south coast after bursting onto the scene briefly.

Connolly was recently left out of Brighton’s squad for their pre-season tour of the US.

The 23-year-old who had an undistinguished loan spell at Middlesbrough in the second half of 2021-22, has become the fourth signing of the transfer window so far for City.

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Stockport will closely monitor Chadwick’s progress at Gateshead in the National League. It was always a possibility that they could let him go out on loan to get some more experience under his belt, with a view to breaking into their first-team further down the line.

He spent time in the National League North last season with Boston United and scored 11 goals in 20 games for the non-league outfit which alerted the attention of the Hatters.

Chadwick rose up through the academy at local side Hull and went on to play 12 times for their senior team. He wasn’t quite able to break into the side at the MKM Stadium and was loaned out to the likes of Gainsborough Trinity, FC Halifax Town, Linfield and Boston

His deal in East Yorkshire expired this summer and the Tigers opted not to keep hold of him, despite his impressive form on loan at the Boston Community Stadium.

Stockport will hope he can be a hit at Gateshead now as they prepare for the start of the new campaign. First up for Dave Challinor’s side is a home clash against Gillingham on Saturday.

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Hull City transfer news: Championship club seal signing of Brighton and Republic of Ireland striker and ex-Middlesbrough FC loanee top player on one-year deal

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