1997/98
37 apps36 starts · 1 substitute appearance
- 14
- Goals
- 0
- Assists
- 3
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Player archive
1997–1999 · Striker
David Kelly
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- Apps
- 112
- Goals
- 35
- Seasons
- 3
21 as substitute
Tranmere story
David Kelly is a former Republic of Ireland international striker who began his career with Walsall. He later represented West Ham United, Leicester City, Newcastle United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Sunderland and Sheffield United during a long Football League career.
Kelly joined Tranmere Rovers from Sunderland in 1997. He captained Rovers in the 2000 League Cup final at Wembley and scored their equaliser before Leicester City won 2–1. At international level, he appeared for the Republic of Ireland at UEFA Euro 1988 and the 1990 and 1994 FIFA World Cups.
Career record
Rovers by the numbers
Busiest season
1999/00
46 appearances
Top-scoring season
1999/00
15 goals
Goal contributions
35
Goals and recorded assists