Republic of Ireland right-back Stephen Kelly last night completed his move from Fulham to Reading on a two-and-a-half year deal.

As St Patrick’s Athletic prepare to do battle in Hanover tomorrow, striker Christy Fagan has been boosted by the announcement he is the Airtricity/Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland player of the month for July. Doubtless one of Pats’ most loyal supporters, Con Houlihan, would have approved.

STEPHEN PAISLEY sees no reason why Shelbourne can’t make a similar impact in the Premier Division next year to that made by Derry City in 2011.