Post by QPR Report on Jun 16, 2009 16:33:51 GMT
First it was Brazier...Then it was Brevett...and now it's Kelly
And a reminder!
QPR: Day, Kelly, Shittu, Carlisle, Padula (Williams 79), Gallen, Bircham, Palmer, McLeod, Pacquette (Thomson 60), Furlong. Subs not used: Culkin, Angell, Forbes.
Sky Sports - Cottagers complete Kelly swoop
Irish full-back becomes Hodgson's first summer signing
By Chris Burton Last updated: 16th June 2009
Fulham have announced the signing of Stephen Kelly on a three-year contract from Birmingham.
The deal will keep the Republic of Ireland international at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2012.
The 25-year-old has plenty of prior experience of life in the Premier League, having turned out for Tottenham and Birmingham in the English top flight.
He has also taken in loan spells at Southend, Queens Park Rangers and Watford since making the breakthrough at White Hart Lane as a talented youngster.
Kelly will officially become a Fulham player on 1st July and has revealed his delight at joining a forward-thinking club.
"I'm happy that my transfer to Fulham has been finalised today (Tuesday) and I can look forward to meeting with the rest of the team for pre-season preparation in July," he told the club's official website.
Plans
"I have spoken to the manager (Roy Hodgson) about his plans for next season and I'm delighted to have joined a progressive club which has recently achieved its highest ever top flight finish.
"I am also looking forward to being part of a strong squad for next season's Premier League and Europa League competitions."
Hodgson was equally pleased to have wrapped up the deal and admitted that he hopes Kelly's capture will be the first of many this summer.
"I am delighted that Stephen has become our first signing of the summer transfer window," he said.
"He is a talented young full-back with experience of playing in the Premier League as well as competing at international level.
"He will be a useful addition as we look to improve our squad ahead of the start of next season and I am hopeful that we will be able to announce further additions in the coming weeks"
And a reminder!
QPR: Day, Kelly, Shittu, Carlisle, Padula (Williams 79), Gallen, Bircham, Palmer, McLeod, Pacquette (Thomson 60), Furlong. Subs not used: Culkin, Angell, Forbes.
Sky Sports - Cottagers complete Kelly swoop
Irish full-back becomes Hodgson's first summer signing
By Chris Burton Last updated: 16th June 2009
Fulham have announced the signing of Stephen Kelly on a three-year contract from Birmingham.
The deal will keep the Republic of Ireland international at Craven Cottage until the summer of 2012.
The 25-year-old has plenty of prior experience of life in the Premier League, having turned out for Tottenham and Birmingham in the English top flight.
He has also taken in loan spells at Southend, Queens Park Rangers and Watford since making the breakthrough at White Hart Lane as a talented youngster.
Kelly will officially become a Fulham player on 1st July and has revealed his delight at joining a forward-thinking club.
"I'm happy that my transfer to Fulham has been finalised today (Tuesday) and I can look forward to meeting with the rest of the team for pre-season preparation in July," he told the club's official website.
Plans
"I have spoken to the manager (Roy Hodgson) about his plans for next season and I'm delighted to have joined a progressive club which has recently achieved its highest ever top flight finish.
"I am also looking forward to being part of a strong squad for next season's Premier League and Europa League competitions."
Hodgson was equally pleased to have wrapped up the deal and admitted that he hopes Kelly's capture will be the first of many this summer.
"I am delighted that Stephen has become our first signing of the summer transfer window," he said.
"He is a talented young full-back with experience of playing in the Premier League as well as competing at international level.
"He will be a useful addition as we look to improve our squad ahead of the start of next season and I am hopeful that we will be able to announce further additions in the coming weeks"
