Phil Kelly (footballer born 1939)

Phil Kelly
Personal information
Full name James Philip Vincent Kelly
Date of birth 10 July 1939 (1939-07-10) (age 72)
Place of birth Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Playing position 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)
National team
1960–1961 Republic of Ireland 5 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

James Philip Vincent Kelly (born 10 July 1939) is an Irish former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a full back.

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Career

Club career

Born in Dublin, Kelly played in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Norwich City, making a total of 131 appearances.[1] He later became player-manager at non-league club Lowestoft Town.[2][3]

International career

Kelly earned five caps with the Republic of Ireland during 1960 to 1961.[4]

References

  1. ^ Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database
  2. ^ Matthews, Tony (2001). The Wolves Who's Who. West Midlands: Britespot. p. 118. ISBN 1-904103-01-4. 
  3. ^ Matthews, Tony (2008). Wolverhampton Wanderers: The Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. ISBN 978-1-85983-632-3. 
  4. ^ Phil Kelly at National-Football-Teams.com