You are here: Home > News > Eagles swoop for Kelly
July 18 2025 9.41am

Eagles swoop for Kelly

August 14 2014

Martin Kelly (Photo: Official Palace website)

Martin Kelly (Photo: Official Palace website)

Crystal Palace have signed defender Martin Kelly from Liverpool on a three year deal.

Kelly has played over 30 senior games for the Reds, a club who he signed as a youth player back in 1997.

The 24-year-old defender confirmed the move on twitter by stating he is looking forward to playing in SE25: "I would like to thank all the managers at lfc for making my wish from the age of 7 come true playing for 1 of the biggest clubs in the world.

"most of all would like to thank the fans for supportin me since my home debut against Lyon oct 2009 even through injuries always by my side.

"Now to start a new chapter of my football career at crystal palace a great club with unbelievable fans excited already for the weekend."

Interview with Martin Kelly after signing a three year deal with Palace

Latest Headlines

Palace Talk Forum Latest

Palace potentially denied entry to Europa League?
at 9.24am by whatton

Chant for Forest games next season
at 8.56am by eritheagle

Happy Birthday Steve Parish
at 8.19am by Willo

I can see a poor start again this season and a struggle to match last season's achievements
at 6.39am by Gary St.Andrews

What age did you take your son/daughter to their first game?
at 5.33pm by Pete53

Christian Palace
at 5.15pm by Lanzo-Ad

Home kit
at 4.11pm by Part Time James

FA cup final commerative ticket
at 3.59pm by Al6869

Community Shield
at 10.17am by Norbury Old Git

Training sessions
at 9.35am by mtp1958

You are here: Home > News > Eagles swoop for Kelly