Premier League - Fulham sign Kelly from Birmingham

Eurosport - Tue, 16 Jun 17:36:00 2009

Fulham have signed Republic of Ireland international Stephen Kelly from Birmingham on a three-year contract.

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The 25-year-old right-back made 37 appearances for Tottenham and had brief loan spells at Southend, QPR and Watford before joining Birmingham in June 2006.

Kelly, who also had a spell on loan at Stoke last season, said: "I'm happy my transfer to Fulham has been finalised and look forward to meeting with the rest of the team for pre-season preparations in July.

"I have spoken to the manager about plans for next season and I'm delighted to have joined a progressive club which has recently achieved its highest 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."

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson added on the club's official website: "I am delighted Stephen has become our first signing of the summer transfer window.

"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."

PA Sport

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  1. worsrt decision made howmany fullbacks do they have now­ what was the point in buying benitez why couldnt you­ buy owen for free and add some defenders to the team

    From footycrazyboy, on Mon 22 Jun 11:29AM

  2. There has to be more to this story. We sent him to­ Stoke when we were desperately short of full backs and­ had to take the risk of bringing a player out of­ retirement to replace him. Now he's off for what­ appears to be no fee.

    From t.wenman1, on Wed 17 Jun 9:11AM

  3. what an odd decision to sell Kelly.. Mcleish must have­ a different set of values to everyone else....

    From TiltonRoad, on Wed 17 Jun 9:03AM

  4. What a pity that Blues have let him go. He is young and­ experienced and could have continued to do a good job­ for us.

    From b.e.green, on Tue 16 Jun 10:32PM

  5. Paintsil for sale?

    From Inigo Q, on Tue 16 Jun 6:07PM

  6. I've got every faith in Roy's decisions, and i­ reckon this is another good one

    From michael, on Tue 16 Jun 5:49PM
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