Kelly’s visit revives memories

THE return of former Irish International centre-forward David Kelly to Turner’s Cross on Sunday will revive memories of one of the most significant games ever played in the famous old stadium.

It was March, 1990 when Ireland played England in a B international match before a full-house. And a royal time was had by all as Ireland whipped England 4-1 in a cracking game with Kelly converting a penalty to share in the bonanza.

Since then Kelly has done the rounds in a football sense and served several different clubs. Over the course of a successful career he won 26 caps for Ireland between 1988 and 1998. His last international was that ill-fated match against England at Lansdowne Road that had to be abandoned because of rioting.