History of Jeremiah Kelly in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 22, 2025

Jeremiah Kelly was a Scottish footballer. He played the position of right half.

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July 1900: Jeremiah Kelly's Birth

In July 1900, Jeremiah Kelly was born. He later became a Scottish footballer who played as a right half.

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1911: Family Moves to Caldervale

In 1911, Jeremiah Kelly's family moved from the mining village of Newton to the hamlet of Caldervale in Blantyre parish, where they were recorded in the census.

January 1925: Joins Ayr United

In January 1925, at the age of 24, Jeremiah Kelly joined Ayr United, his first Scottish Football League club. However, his actual age might have been three years older than reported to the club.

February 1927: Signs with Everton and Debut

On 11 February 1927, Jeremiah Kelly signed with Everton, an English football club. He made his debut in the Merseyside derby three days later.

August 1930: Signs for Carlisle United

In August 1930, after a period of not playing regularly for Everton and the club's relegation, Jeremiah Kelly signed for Carlisle United of the Football League Third Division North, where he was intended to play at centre half.

1931: Departs Carlisle United

In 1931, Jeremiah Kelly departed Carlisle United due to their financial difficulties in paying wages during the summer. He then moved to play for and manage Dolphin.

1932: FAI Cup Final Loss

In 1932, as player and manager for Dolphin, Jeremiah Kelly led the team to the final of the FAI Cup but lost to Shamrock Rovers.

1933: Signs with Rennes

In 1933, Jeremiah Kelly was invited to play for Rennes in France, where his former Ayr teammate Philip McCloy was the player-manager. However, due to poor performance reviews, his contract was canceled shortly after his debut, leading to McCloy's resignation.