Liam Kelly (3 Viewers)

[Balli001]

Robins has almost confirmed it is Kelly's last game tomorrow. Thought it deserved its own thread.

Saying good-bye to Liam Kelly and several Coventry City stars

Coventry City news from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner brings you a flavour of Mark Robins' final pre-match press conference of the 2023/24 campaign

www.coventrytelegraph.net

 

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[Evo1883]

Yes an integral part of our rise , signed from Leyton orient didn't we ? Almost 7 years at the club and i wish him all the best

 

[covcity4life]

Been amazing for us. A shame didn't get to play in prem. We were so close but his contributions will never be forgotten

 

[Boicey]

Good luck to the bloke.
Always been a good honest pro.

 

[Saddlebrains]

I genuinely think he can be referred too as a CCFC legend

 

[CCFCSteve]

I genuinely think he can be referred too as a CCFC legend

If Paul Culpin can be a guest at legends day then 100%

 

[SBT]

179 appearances for us, which is not to be sniffed at but also weirdly feels like it should be more?

 

[SleepyGinger]

Yes an integral part of our rise , signed from Leyton orient didn't we ? Almost 7 years at the club and i wish him all the best

Non league Leyton Orient, to starting in a championship play off final for us. Definite club legend in my eyes.

 

[clint van damme]

Very important player in that difficult first season back in the Championship.

 

[Hobo]

Kelly has been superb for us. But this season has shown it is time to part company. Same with Godden and McFadzean.

All played their part in bringing this club back from the dead.

 

[Hutch11]

Last season was his last proper hurrah
Came on v Blackburn and from that point on showed his class
Thank you Liam , hope you go on to great things

 

[blunted]

Brilliant player for us and a really important cog in our rise through the leagues. Just a shame he is reached the veteran stage, as we could really do with a younger version now. At his peak, he would be in our team as captain.
Think he will still do a brilliant job for a lesser team.

 

[steve101]

Always seemed extremely professional in and out of the team. His positional sense / reading of the game has always been superb and sometimes overlooked by those only interested attacking stats.

 

[play_in_skyblue_stripes]

Always seemed extremely professional in and out of the team. His positional sense / reading of the game has always been superb and sometimes overlooked by those only interested attacking stats.

Totally agree, you are making an excellent point. It's not all about direct goals and assists. By being in right place can limit goals conceded and allow others to venture forward or take riskier options.

Positional sense and reading of game is vital in a football team. Only the 'blind' don't see why that is so important.

Liam Kelly time was up in reality in Autumn of 2022 but provided some great performances at end on 2023. Helped out in early and later parts of this season. I'm sure he will get a job coaching somewhere.
Shame he didn't score at Blackburn, so close!!!

 

[PVA]

Shame about all the injuries, but absolutely huge part of our rise up the leagues. Legend.

 

[Blind-Faith]

Massive part of our rise back up and consolidating ourselves in this league. Never had the pace, but always in the right place at the right time. Hope he gets a decent move somewhere

 

[play_in_skyblue_stripes]

Shame about all the injuries, but absolutely huge part of our rise up the leagues. Legend.

One of my recruitment agents used to play with him at one of the Bristol clubs. I asked "what he was like?"He said "good but Liam was always injured".

 

[larry_david]

I hope he scores tomorrow.

 

[Offhegoes]

Such a clever. astute player. Key to the L2 & L1 promotion seasons. Was also important in that 1st season in The Championship, and also last season’s run to the playoffs.
Injury prone for most of his career, otherwise he would of been a top-end Championship midfielder

 

[pusbccfc]

Shouldn't pay for a pint in Coventry or Warwickshire ever again

 

[Frostie]

Phenomenal servant & will rightly be given a hero's send off.

 

[Tommo1993]

Undeniable club legend. Thanks Liam 🩵

 

[zuni]

I genuinely think he can be referred too as a CCFC legend

100% such a great player for us

 

[AOM]

I hope he scores tomorrow.

4 goals would be nice. Simms, Wright, Godden and Kelly please

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Absolute legend.

Really hoped he had played more this season as that level of leadership is something I think we have really missed. Hope he gets a wonderful reception as he deserves it. Like others have said, a massive part of our rise back up the leagues. We'll also have that boner meme forever. Hero.

 

[Dimi_Konstantflapalot]

Said on other threads, an absolute class act and consummate professional - been left out numerous times earlier this season (and last) but he gets on with it and is always ready to be called upon. Huge part of our rise under Robins and one of his best signings.

Feels a bit like an end of an era with McFadzean gone and Godden likely off as well. The next club captain has huge shoes to fill!

 

[skybluecam]

Thanks for your service, skip 🫡

 

[Esoterica]

My favourite player since relegation from the Prem.

Carried Doyle for 18 months while Doyle got all the plaudits. Integral to our promotions from League 2 and 1 as well as our consolidation in League 1 and the first season back in the Championship.

His reading of the game is excellent, as is his anticipation, understanding of space and movement. Could see him making the step into coaching as his game has all fundamentals.

 

[mmttww]

Need someone in the squad with that same kind of mentality. It was Doyle, then it was Kelly. Look back at Kelly's demeanour in those huge games before and during the playoffs.

Proper Roy Keane "I don't need to f*cking say anything, just follow me..." vibes. Quiet, scary bastard. Do we think there's anyone in the squad that can grow in to that role? I'm not sure.

 

[messiahrobins]

I genuinely think he can be referred too as a CCFC legend

Definitely. Personally id have had him Godden and Mcfadzean kept on as player coaches and the start of a sort of old skool boot room the red scousers used to have.

 

[Nick]

Will be a shame, hopefully he finds a club for the last few years of his career where it's a bit slower paced or he has loads of legs around him.

Been a model pro!

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

Thanks and good luck.

We'll Meat Again.

 

[Liquid Gold]

Modern day legend.

Thanks for everything skip.

 

[Danceswithhorses]

Thanks and good luck.

We'll Meat Again.

Did you have a beef with him

 

[rob9872]

Got a pair of his signed boots. Guess they'll be worth sod all after tomorrow