Michael Kelly (footballer, born 1997)

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Michael Kelly
Personal information
Full name Michael Eamon James Kelly[1]
Date of birth (1997-11-03) 3 November 1997 (age 26)
Place of birth Kilmarnock, Scotland
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.81 m)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Scunthorpe United
Number 3
Youth career
0000–2015 Aberdeen
2015–2016 Leicester City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Hurlford United 11 (0)
2017–2021 Bristol Rovers 27 (0)
2017–2018 → Bath City (loan) 3 (0)
2021 → Yeovil Town (loan) 20 (0)
2021–2023 Eastleigh 58 (2)
2023– Scunthorpe United 16 (1)
International career
2011–2012 Scotland U15 4 (0)
2011–2012 Scotland U16 10 (0)
2013–2014 Scotland U17 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:41, 22 January 2024 (UTC)

Michael Eamon James Kelly (born 3 November 1997) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scunthorpe United.

Club career[edit]

Early career[edit]

Kelly started his career at Aberdeen before moving to Leicester City in 2015. He was then released and spent time playing for Scottish Junior League side Hurlford United.[3] In March 2017, he went on trial with Stoke City, playing twice for their under-23 side.[4]

Bristol Rovers[edit]

On 1 July 2017, Kelly signed for League One side Bristol Rovers.[5] In December 2017, he joined National League South side Bath City on loan and went on to make four appearances in all competitions.[6] On 7 April 2018, Kelly made his league debut for Bristol Rovers, playing the last 13 minutes in a 1–1 draw with Charlton Athletic.[7] In May 2020, Kelly signed a new contract with Rovers to extend his stay at the club for a further year.[8] Kelly's time at the club ended at the conclusion of the 2020-21 season when it was announced that his contract would not be being renewed.[9]

Yeovil Town (loan)[edit]

On 26 January 2021, Kelly joined National League side Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the 2020–21 season.[10] On 30 January, Kelly made his Yeovil debut, playing the entirety of a 3–1 victory over Dover Athletic.[11]

Eastleigh[edit]

On 29 June 2021, Kelly joined National League side Eastleigh on a permanent deal.[12] On 30 April 2022, Kelly scored a first senior goal with an equalising penalty in the eleventh minute of additional time to earn a 3–3 draw with King's Lynn Town.[13]

He was released by the club at the end of the 2022–23 season.[14]

Scunthorpe United[edit]

On 15 May 2023, he was announced to be joining recently relegated National League North club Scunthorpe United on a two-year deal upon the expiration of his Eastleigh contract.[15]

International career[edit]

Kelly has played for Scotland at under-15, under-16 and under-17 level.[16]

Career statistics[edit]

As of end of 2022–23 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hurlford United 2016–17[17] SJFA West Region Premiership 11 0 — — 6 0 17 0
Bristol Rovers 2017–18[18] League One 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2018–19[19] League One 21 0 2 0 1 0 6[a] 0 30 0
2019–20[20] League One 5 0 3 0 0 0 4[a] 0 12 0
2020–21[21] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 3[a] 0 3 0
Total 27 0 5 0 1 0 13 0 46 0
Bath City (loan) 2017–18[22] National League South 3 0 — — 1[b] 0 4 0
Yeovil Town (loan) 2020–21[21] National League 20 0 — — — 20 0
Eastleigh 2021–22[23] National League 30 1 2 0 — 2[b] 0 34 1
2022–23[24] National League 27 1 2 0 1[b] 0 30 1
Total 57 2 4 0 0 0 3 0 64 2
Career total 118 2 9 0 1 0 23 0 151 2
  1. ^ a b c Appearances in EFL Trophy
  2. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2019" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Michael Kelly". Bristol Rovers F.C. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
  3. ^ "How former Leicester City player Michael Kelly fought back from the brink to win deal at Bristol Rovers". Bristol Post. 7 April 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Stoke Take Trio On Trial". Stoke Loud and Proud. 12 March 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Michael Kelly Britol Rovers profile". Bristol Rovers F.C. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  6. ^ "Michael Kelly Joins Bath City on Loan". Bristol Rovers F.C. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  7. ^ "BRISTOL ROVERS VS. CHARLTON ATHLETIC 1 - 1 - Match report". Soccerway. 7 April 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  8. ^ "Ben Garner reveals why he's handed Bristol Rovers defender once linked with West Ham a new contract". Bristol Post. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  9. ^ "Retained List for 2021/22 Season Announced". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 13 May 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Signing | Michael Kelly signs on loan". Yeovil Town F.C. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  11. ^ "Yeovil Town 3–1 Dover Athletic". BBC Sport. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  12. ^ "NEW SIGNING MICHAEL KELLY JOINS THE SPITFIRES". Eastleigh F.C. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  13. ^ "King's Lynn Town 3–3 Eastleigh". BBC Sport. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  14. ^ "2022/23 RETAINED LIST". www.eastleighfc.com. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  15. ^ "Iron sign Michael Kelly from Eastleigh". www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  16. ^ "Michael Kelly Scottish FA profile". Scottish FA. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  17. ^ "Hurlford United 2016–17". Hurlford United F.C. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  18. ^ "Games played by Michael Kelly in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  19. ^ "Games played by Michael Kelly in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  20. ^ "Games played by Michael Kelly in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  21. ^ a b "Games played by Michael Kelly in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  22. ^ "M. Kelly: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  23. ^ "Games played by Michael Kelly in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  24. ^ "Games played by Michael Kelly in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 May 2023.

External links[edit]

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