James Connolly signed for Rovers in June 2022 on a permanent deal lasting until 2025.

Connolly first joined Rovers on loan from Championship club Cardiff City in January 2022 and made his Gas debut the very same day in our Third Round defeat to Peterborough United in the Emirates FA Cup.

Nicknamed 'Beefy' by his teammates, Connolly would go on to form a formidable partnership alongside Connor Taylor in the Rovers' defence during the second half of the 2021/22 League Two season. James played 24 times in League Two for Joey Barton's promotion-winning side last campaign in what was his first season in professional football. 

Home Kit Sponsor: WW Memorials - https://wwmemorials.co.uk/

Away Kit Sponsor: Eric Pegram