Jon Connolly: Last News

Armadale Thistle's plans for next season have received a boost with the signing of experienced defender Sammy Watson from rivals Fauldhouse United.Watson skippered the Park View side last term and was even appointed interim manager following the departure of Jon Connolly.

A former Motherwell footballer was taken to hospital after he was allegedly stabbed during a disturbance in the street.Jon Connolly, who made two league appearances in goal for Well in 2001, was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment following an incident near his home in Bargeddie last Monday night.Police attended following a report of a disturbance following a road traffic collision just before 8pm on June 1 in Monkland View Crescent.A 44-year-old was arrested in connection with the incident.Since leaving Fir Park in 2002 to sign for Dumbarton the 39-year-old keeper has become something of a journeyman in the Scottish game.Currently the player-manager at Fauldhouse United, he has been on the books of dozens of clubs in the lower

A former top flight goalkeeper was allegedly stabbed in the street moments after a road crash near his home.