Chris Kelly (footballer, born 1948)
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Chris Kelly (born 14 October 1948) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League, as a forward. Kelly began his career at Tooting & Mitcham United before becoming a vital part of Leatherhead's cup run in 1974–1975.[1] As a result of this Kelly received minor celebrity status and because of his outspoken comments became known as the "Leatherhead Lip".[1] On the back of the cup run, Kelly made a brief but unsuccessful move to Millwall in 1975 after which he returned to Leatherhead where he saw out his career.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 14 October 1948 | ||
Place of birth | Epsom, England | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1968–1970 | Tooting & Mitcham United | 71 | (19) |
1974–1975 | Leatherhead | ||
1975 | Millwall | 11 | (0) |
1975–1980 | Leatherhead | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
References edit
- ^ a b "Leatherhead 1974-75". When Saturday Comes. June 2006. Retrieved 27 January 2015.