Overview
Signed from Bedlay Juniors. Lived at Jackson Street in Coatbridge. In April 1915 he joined the Royal Navy Reserve. He was one of 4 Accies players who were chosen in the Lanarkshire Select side to play a Glasgow Select in May 1916.
Joined Motherwell on 17th April 1919, having twice previously turned out for them on loan. When he left Fir Park he was signed by Bathgate and in 1921 he was on the move again, his destination this time was Bo’ness.
He was mainly played at centre forward while at Hamilton, though he could play in any of the forward roles. For many years he was Accies leading League scorer, though some critics felt that he missed as many chances as he scored.
Debut on 1st January 1914 in a Scottish League match at home to Motherwell.
Scottish League 159 Appearances 64 Goals (1 Hat trick)
Lanarkshire Cup 2 Appearances 2 Goals
Accies Career
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Full Name
Daniel Kelly
1914-19
Position
Centre forward
Born
Died
Signed by
Debut
1 January 1914
Last Game
Honours
Clubs Played For
Bedlay Juniors
Hamilton Academical
Motherwell
Bathgate
Bo'ness