 On 30 January 2014, Connell joined Northampton Town on contract until the end of the 2013–14 season, turning down former club Grimsby Town after being in advanced talks to re-sign for The Mariners.Connell was released at the end of the season and joined Dagenham & Redbridge on trial, scoring on his debut in a friendly against Bromley.One day before the start of the 2014–15 season, Connell signed a short-term deal with former club Grimsby Town and played in the club's opening day 0–0 draw away at Bristol Rovers.