John Paul Kelly
John Paul Kelly (born 16 June 1987)[1] is an Irish former professional footballer, best known for his spell with Bohemians.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Paul Kelly | ||
| Date of birth | 16 June 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005 | Liverpool | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2008 | Bohemians | ||
| 2009 | Drogheda United | ||
| National team | |||
| Republic of Ireland U19 | |||
| Republic of Ireland U21 | |||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Biography
Kelly began his career at Liverpool, playing in its academy set-up, before returning to Ireland due to homesickness. In 2005, he signed for Bohemians, and during his time there, won the Premier Division and the FAI Cup, both in 2008.
The following year, he signed for Drogheda United, but left the club after twelve games. In 2017, it was reported that he had returned to football, signing for amateur club St James's Gate.[2]
References
- "Republic of Ireland - J. Kelly". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- "Former Liverpool and Irish underage captain in the gate at St James". 8 January 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
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