30 May 2020 22:55:57
Hi Ed1,
Bit of a blast from our recent past, but what were your thoughts on Martin Kelly? I remember being at anfield watching his debut against Lyon when he was about 17/ 18.
I thought he looked a real prospect and never recovered from bad injuries personally.
{Ed001's Note - he did look a decent prospect but he never really filled out and lacks the strength for centre-back and the skill for full-back.}
31 May 2020 06:52:09
Didn't he impress for a while and even got an England call up?
{Ed001's Note - yes mate, at right back. Then injuries hit and halted his progress.}
31 May 2020 10:52:54
Injuries ravaged Martin Kelly cos even tho he was a bit rough around the edges, his desire, drive and determination to succeed was undeniable and prolly could have turned out to be another Jaime Carragher, IMO.
31 May 2020 13:20:03
He tore his hamstring very badly racing down the line at West Ham, I remember it very well. He was never the same player from then, it restricted his ability and confidence to get forward as a FB. Haven’t seen him much following his departure from Liverpool though tbh.
31 May 2020 13:51:44
agreed, wasn't the same player after his injuries and didn't improve thereafter.