Jack Stuart Connors (born 24 October 1994) is an Irish footballer who plays as a defender for Chesham United.
Connors started his career in the youth system of Fulham before joining Dagenham & Redbridge in 2011 to sign a two-year scholarship. In 2012, he joined Isthmian League Premier Division side Hendon on work experience. After completing his scholarship, he signed a professional contract with Dagenham & Redbridge in 2013.
Connors has represented the Republic of Ireland at international level, featuring for the under-21 side.
Career
Born in the London Borough of Brent, Connors joined the youth system of Dagenham & Redbridge in 2011 on a two-year scholarship, having previously played for Fulham. In December 2012, Connors joined Isthmian League Premier Division side Hendon on work experience. His debut for the Greens came on 8 January 2013 in a 2–1 home defeat to Canvey Island. His first goal for Hendon came in his second appearance when he scored the winner in a 1–0 win against Kingstonian. His second goal for Hendon came in a 1–0 win over Leiston. His final game for Hendon was in the final game of the season, a 1–0 away defeat to Lowestoft Town. In total, Connors made 19 appearances for Hendon scoring two goals. In July 2013, after he completed his scholarship, Connors signed a one-year professional contract with the Football League Two side after impressing manager Wayne Burnett. His professional debut for the Daggers came on 3 September 2013, in a 4–1 victory over Colchester United in the Football League Trophy first round at Victoria Road. Four days later, Connors made his league debut in a 1–1 draw with Exeter City. After an extended result in the Dagger's first team playing as left back, Connors signed a new three-year contract with the club on 31 October 2013. Connors went on to make 25 appearances in his maiden season, winning the Young Player of the Year award. In March 2016, after struggling to gain a place in the first team line-up, he was sent on loan to National League side Boreham Wood on loan until the end of the season. In May 2016 as his contract expired, he was released along with eleven players as Dagenham were relegated to the National League.
In the summer of 2016, Connors signed for Ebbsfleet United and helped them to earn promotion from the National League South. In April 2018, he scored his first and only goal for Ebbsfleet in a 1–1 draw against Torquay United.
Connors joined Dover Athletic in July 2018 after his release by Ebbsfleet.Former Ebbsfleet defender Jack Connors joins Dover He spent most of the season out on loan with Hampton & Richmond Borough.
In June 2019, Connors agreed to join Dulwich Hamlet on expiry of his contract with Dover.
Connors signed for Barnet in October 2020 after a successful trial. He left the club at the end of the season.
Connors joined Hayes & Yeading United in September 2021.
International career Connors qualifies to play for the Republic of Ireland through his father. In May 2014, Connors received his first call-up to the under-21 side for the international friendly with Qatar in Aachen, Germany. He made his debut in that match, playing the first half in a 1–1 draw. He made his competitive debut in September 2014, in the 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match against Germany, which ended in a 2–0 defeat.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDagenham & Redbridge2012–13League Two00000000002013–14League Two23010001Appearances in Football League Trophy02502014–15League Two1700010001802015–16League Two90300010130Total490401020560Hendon (loan)2012–13IL Premier Division172——2Appearances in London Senior Cup0192Boreham Wood (loan)2015–16National League10———10Ebbsfleet United2016–17National League South38020—6Three appearances in FA Trophy, three in National League South play-offs04602017–18National League24120—5Three appearances in FA Trophy, two in National League play-offs0311Total62140—110771Dover Athletic2018–19National League100———100Hampton & Richmond Borough (loan)2018–19National League South24210—1Appearance in FA Trophy0262Dulwich Hamlet2019–20National League South23130—3Two appearances in FA Trophy, one appearance in London Senior Cup0291Barnet2020–21National League6010—1080Hayes & Yeading United2021–22SFL Premier Division South19030—3One appearance in FA Trophy, one appearance in Southern Football League Cup, one in Middlesex Senior Cup0250Career total2116160102302516
References
External links
Jack Connors profile at Dagenham & Redbridge F.C.