Kevin Feely Explained

Kevin Feely
Fullname:Kevin Roderick Feely[1]
Birth Date:1992 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Brussels, Belgium
Position:Defender
Youthclubs1:Belvedere[2]
Years1:2010–2012
Clubs1:Bohemians
Caps1:28
Goals1:1
Years2:2012–2014
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2013
Clubs3:Carlisle United (loan)
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Years4:2013
Clubs4:AFC Wimbledon (loan)
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2014
Clubs5:Newport County (loan)
Caps5:10
Goals5:1
Years6:2014–2015
Caps6:25
Goals6:0
Totalcaps:63
Totalgoals:3
Nationalyears1:2014
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U21
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0

Kevin Roderick Feely (born 30 August 1992) is an Irish former professional footballer and Gaelic footballer for Kildare and Athy. His younger brother Rory Feely is a professional footballer.

Career

Feely began his career with Bohemians in 2010, signed by Pat Fenlon, however it was under Aaron Callaghan that he became a regular first-team member in 2012. His performances attracted the attention of a number of overseas clubs, with both Peterborough United and Everton amongst his rumoured suitors. However, Feely signed for Charlton Athletic in November 2012.[3] On 8 August 2013 he joined Carlisle United on a 28-day loan.[4] Feely made his professional debut on 10 August 2013 in a 4–0 defeat at Bradford City.[5]

On 25 November 2013 Feely joined AFC Wimbledon on loan until 4 January.[6] On 21 March 2014 he joined Newport County on loan.[7] He made his debut for Newport in the league two match versus Torquay United on 22 March. Feely scored his first football league goal for Newport versus Rochdale on 3 May 2014.

On 22 May 2014, he was released from Charlton Athletic,[8] and on 30 May 2014 signed a permanent contract with Newport County.[9] On 1 September 2015 his Newport contract was cancelled by mutual consent so that Feely could return to full-time education.

Feely now plays senior Gaelic football for Athy and the Kildare county team.

On 25 October 2017, Feely was named in the Ireland squad for the 2017 International Rules Series against Australia in November.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Professional retain lists & free transfers 2012/13 . 4 . The Football League . May 2013 . 15 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130717125933/http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/4e/bd/0%2C%2C10794~179534%2C00.pdf . 17 July 2013 .
  2. Web site: Past Belvo Players. www.belvederefc.com. 2 February 2016. 2 February 2016.
  3. Web site: Bohemians wish Kevin Feely well ahead of Charlton move. Goal.com. 11 August 2013.
  4. News: Kevin Feely: Carlisle United sign Charlton defender on loan. BBC Sport. 11 August 2013.
  5. News: Bradford 4-0 Carlisle. BBC Sport. 11 August 2013.
  6. News: AFC Wimbledon sign Charlton defender on loan. BBC Sport. 25 November 2013.
  7. http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/football/newportcounty/11093489.Double_signing_for_County_including_Wales_man_Darcy_Blake/ Feely joins Newport
  8. Web site: Charlton announce list of released players. 22 May 2014. Charlton Athletic. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160801155717/http://www.cafc.co.uk//news/article/20140522-charlton-released-list-1568946.aspx. 1 August 2016.
  9. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27639777 Feely joins Newport
  10. Web site: Ireland international rules squad named and Mayo's Aidan O'Shea unveiled as captain. 25 October 2017. Irish Independent. 25 October 2017.