Phil Kelly (footballer, born 1939)

James Philip Vincent Kelly (10 July 1939 – 11 August 2012[2][3]) was an Irish footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a full back.

Phil Kelly
Personal information
Full name James Philip Vincent Kelly[1]
Date of birth (1939-07-10)10 July 1939
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Date of death 11 August 2012(2012-08-11) (aged 73)
Place of death Norwich, England
Position(s) Full back
Youth career
Sheldon Town
Brockhill FC
1957–1959 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1959–1962 Wolverhampton Wanderers 16 (0)
1962–1967 Norwich City 115 (2)
1967–1974 Lowestoft Town ? (?)
Total 131 (2)
International career
1960–1961 Republic of Ireland 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Club career

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Born in Dublin, Kelly played in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Norwich City, making a total of 131 appearances.[4] He later became player-manager at non-league club Lowestoft Town.[5][6]

International career

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Kelly earned five caps with the Republic of Ireland during 1960 to 1961.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Phil Kelly". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
  2. ^ Pollitt, Michael. "Former Norwich City right-back Phil Kelly dies following illness". Norwich Evening News.
  3. ^ Wheeler, Richard. ""He lived life his way without compromise - he would help anyone and ask for nothing and never changed" - former Norwich City right-back Phil Kelly's life is celebrated in Norwich | Latest Norwich News". Norwich Evening News.
  4. ^ Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database
  5. ^ Matthews, Tony (2001). The Wolves Who's Who. West Midlands: Britespot. p. 118. ISBN 1-904103-01-4.
  6. ^ Matthews, Tony (2008). Wolverhampton Wanderers: The Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. ISBN 978-1-85983-632-3.
  7. ^ Phil Kelly at National-Football-Teams.com