Chris Kelly (footballer, born 1887) explained

Chris Kelly
Fullname:Christopher Kelly
Birth Place:Tunstall, England
Death Place:York, England
Position:Defender
Years1:1907
Clubs1:Goldenhill Wanderers
Years2:1908–1909
Clubs2:Stoke
Caps2:19
Goals2:1
Years3:1910
Clubs3:Denaby United
Years4:1910–1911
Caps4:4
Goals4:0
Totalcaps:23
Totalgoals:1

Christopher Kelly (1887 – 1960) was an English footballer who played for Leeds City and Stoke.[1]

Career

Kelly was born in Tunstall and played amateur football with Goldenhill Wanderers before joining Stoke in 1908.[1] He played in 20 matches during the 1908–09 season before returning to amateur football with Denaby United.[1] He then had a short spell at Leeds City.[1]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stoke1908–09Birmingham & District League19110201
Leeds City1910–11Second Division300030
1911–12Second Division100010
Career Total24110251

Notes and References

  1. Book: Matthews, Tony. The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. 1994. Lion Press. 0-9524151-0-0.