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Matthew Connolly joins Colchester on loan

Defender Matthew Connolly has joined Championship side Colchester United on
loan for the 2007/08 season.

Connolly, 19, broke into the first team last season, making his debut in the
Carling Cup victory at West Bromwich Albion last October, playing the full 90
minutes. This was followed by a substitute appearance in the 6-3 victory at
Anfield in the Carling Cup Fifth Round.

Matthew has been a regular in the Reserves for the past two seasons,
featuring many times as Captain and made 11 starts for Neil Banfield's team
last term.

Matthew had a very eventful 2006/07 campaign. After playing in Dennis
Bergkamp's Testimonial match at Emirates Stadium in July, Matthew also
trained with the full England squad as they prepared for their friendly match
against Holland in November. He later spent a successful loan spell with
League One side AFC Bournemouth, making seven appearances.

Everyone at Arsenal would like to wish Matthew the best of luck for next
season with Colchester United.

[ Friday, July 06, 2007]