 Other results had meant Grimsby also avoided the drop.During the 2009–10 season despite a transfer embargo being placed on the club, Bournemouth surged home to finish 2nd in the League and earn promotion back to Football League One with Connell scoring the goal that secured promotion, away to Burton in the last away game of the season.Connell made 60 appearances, scoring 8 goals during his second spell with the club.