KELY, Willie (1898)
Overview
Started at centre half in Accies second year as members of the Scottish League, the following week he wore number 6. Other than a couple of friendlies and the Lanarkshire Cup, that’s his Accies spell.
He then joined West Ham United, before in 1903 signing for Notts County, then on to Brighton and Hove Albion. He then returned to Scotland and was with Bathgate and Maxwelltown Volunteers.
Born in Kirkintilloch on 27th March 1880.
Debut on 13th August 1898 at home to Motherwell in a Friendly.
Scottish League 2 Appearances
Lanarkshire Cup 1 Appearance
Accies Career
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Full Name
William Kelly
1898
Position
Centre half / Left half
Born
27 March 1880
Died
Signed by
Debut
13 August 1898
Last Game
Honours
Clubs Played For
Hamilton Academical
West Ham United
Notts County
Brighton and Hove Albion
Bathgate
Maxwelltown Volunteers