Brendan O'Connell

Albertan_Addick · February 2018

News from the frozen Prairies.

I chatted very briefly with Brendan last night, he was running a coaching session and my boys game hadn't started.

He's head coach for the University of Calgary women's team and also for a local junior club.

He said he enjoyed his time at the Valley (even though it was fairly brief) and that he really rated Curbs and hoped we'd get back to the top flight soon.

Apparently Mike Salmon lives in Canada too - in Vancouver, he sees him from time to time.

I remember him being a tidy midfielder, nothing flashy - anyone remember why he left?

COYR

Covered End · February 2018

I think he wasn't good enough.

Oggy Red · February 2018

He'd been a stalwart at Barnsley for a number of years, with a reputation for scoring some spectacular goals from outside the box.

I seem to remember him as a bit one paced, but very solid and did the simple things well.

Went to Wigan after he left us - maybe he had a homesick Northerner wife?

newyorkaddick · February 2018

My Barnsley mate used to call him Headless O'Chicken

Bigbadbozman · February 2018

I always thought he did well for us and was gutted when he left, good luck fella

paulie8290 · February 2018

I read the title wrong and thought it said Brendan O'Carroll

Then saw it say his time at Charlton and got really fucking confused.

Time for bed

golfaddick · February 2018

Another midfielder who was supposed to be playing "in the hole" behind Leaburn (Now termed a no 10) but when interviewed said " its not my job to score goals" wound my parents up no end.........they still mutter it now.

How is Alberta btw ?? flew into Calgary back in 1996 when I skied in Banff. Lovely place & never forget seeing bears roaming around the streets at night...........big f**kers !! I believe that Gavin Peacock is a minister nearby.

Hovi's Biscuit · February 2018

Decent player, not quite the right fit at Charlton. The season after he was here was good though

harveys_gardener · February 2018

Remember a talented clever player but in terms of getting about the pitch and getting stuck in, he made Ajose look like Scott Parker. He was fortunate to play alongside Kins and the Crab who covered for him in terms of defensive duties.

Ross_cafc · February 2018

Albertan_Addick said:
News from the frozen Prairies.

I chatted very briefly with Brendan last night, he was running a coaching session and my boys game hadn't started.

He's head coach for the University of Calgary women's team and also for a local junior club.

He said he enjoyed his time at the Valley (even though it was fairly brief) and that he really rated Curbs and hoped we'd get back to the top flight soon.

Apparently Mike Salmon lives in Canada too - in Vancouver, he sees him from time to time.

I remember him being a tidy midfielder, nothing flashy - anyone remember why he left?

COYR

Yea, Mike Salmon is over here in Vancovuer, he coaches too, I work with him occasionally, really nice guy

E_cafc · February 2018

harveys_gardener said:
Remember a talented clever player but in terms of getting about the pitch and getting stuck in, he made Ajose look like Scott Parker. He was fortunate to play alongside Kins and the Crab who covered for him in terms of defensive duties.

Facial reconstruction was in it's prime back then I see

guinnessaddick · February 2018

Ross_cafc said:

Albertan_Addick said:
News from the frozen Prairies.

I chatted very briefly with Brendan last night, he was running a coaching session and my boys game hadn't started.

He's head coach for the University of Calgary women's team and also for a local junior club.

He said he enjoyed his time at the Valley (even though it was fairly brief) and that he really rated Curbs and hoped we'd get back to the top flight soon.

Apparently Mike Salmon lives in Canada too - in Vancouver, he sees him from time to time.

I remember him being a tidy midfielder, nothing flashy - anyone remember why he left?

COYR
Yea, Mike Salmon is over here in Vancovuer, he coaches too, I work with him occasionally, really nice guy

Remind him about giving the Covered End the "V".

Charlton_Stu · February 2018

Think we signed him just after Lee Bowyer left who was very good and a fans favourite, so it was always going to be hard to replace him.

ElfsborgAddick · February 2018

Covered End said:
I think he wasn't good enough.

Did he not score a goal helping us beat the palice filth at The Valley?

AFKABartram · February 2018

If we had the Statbank in those days he’d be scoring a consistent 6 out of 10

Carter · February 2018

I remember him as being a bit shit but shouting and bollocking everyone a lot

And giving David Hopkin a slap when we beat Palace 2-1 at home that year and Peterson made the best save I've ever seen in the flesh. So Brendan Is ok by me

iaitch · February 2018

He was one of those players that didn't do anything outstanding but never did anything horrendous.

Simonsen · February 2018

Very ordinary (slightly crap) player. Tried hard but was never going to be part of a successful Charlton team.

Halix · February 2018

I know the name, vaguely, cant remember much about him except did he have a receeding hairline? Oh and was funnier than Brendan O'Carroll.

ForeverAddickted · February 2018

He posts on here doesnt he?

SporadicAddick · February 2018

In the few games I saw him play, I thought he was half decent..

[Deleted User] · February 2018

A very solid midfield player who worked hard and didn't give the ball away that often, good team player who was well rated by one of our best managers Alan Curbishley.
All the best Brendan!