I'm not sure the retrospective view of the decision of not sending him out on loan last season was a mistake. In that context, Maupay, Andone were lining up to be the 1st choice pair, Murray as back-up. The notion that Connolly could compliment them, gain experience with us, learn from Murray...
I have never been that convinced with Connolly as a finisher. He seems to have one "type" of finish that he is comfortable with, dropping in side and bending to the far corner (Tottenham last season, Burnley last season, Newcastle this for example). His running and movement is useful, so it...