Age, Biography and Wiki
Des Kelly (Desmond Charles James Jude Kelly) was born on 1 November, 1950 in Limerick, Ireland, is an Irish footballer (born 1950). Discover Des Kelly's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
| Popular As |
Desmond Charles James Jude Kelly |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
1 November 1950 |
| Birthday |
1 November |
| Birthplace |
Limerick, Ireland |
| Nationality |
Ireland
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 73 years old group.
Des Kelly Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Des Kelly height not available right now. We will update Des Kelly's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Des Kelly Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Des Kelly worth at the age of 73 years old? Des Kelly’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Ireland. We have estimated Des Kelly's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Des Kelly Social Network
Timeline
Desmond Charles James Jude Kelly (born 1 November 1950) is an Irish former footballer who played in the Football League as a goalkeeper for Colchester United, making one professional appearance in his career.
Born in Limerick to an Irish father and an English mother, Kelly studied at Limerick CBS, cousin to former Norwich City and Republic of Ireland footballer Phil Kelly.
Des Kelly joined hometown club Limerick following youth spells with Hyde Rovers, Fairview and Drogheda United, before joining his cousin Phil's former club Norwich in 1970, where he had spent time on trial.
He joined Southend United on trial in October 1971 whilst with Norwich, but never made a first-team appearance for the club.
Following his release from Norwich, Kelly joined Colchester United on trial.
Kelly signed for Colchester in June 1972 and would go on to make a single Football League appearance for the club.
The club's manager at the time was Jim Smith, who had been watching Kelly during a reserve-team game and discovered from the club doctor that Kelly was blind in one eye.
An injury to U's first-choice keeper Barry Smith allowed Kelly an opportunity into the first-team.
His only league game for Colchester came in a 3–0 away defeat to Bradford City on 4 November 1972.
He would only play once more for Colchester in an FA Cup first round 6–0 win against Bognor Regis Town on 18 November.
Following his release from Colchester, Kelly joined another of his cousin's former clubs, Lowestoft Town.
He coached football at St Benedict's Catholic College in Colchester.
Kelly trained to be a teacher at St Mary's College, Twickenham.
His first and only teaching job was at St John Payne Catholic Comprehensive School in Chelmsford.
He was approached by the school to build up its fledgling sports programmes and spent 34 years as head of physical education, including 20 as deputy head teacher.
In addition to PE, he also taught religious education.
Kelly is a devout Catholic.
After retiring in 2010, he was awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice by Pope Benedict XVI for his work in Catholic Education, evangelisation and bereavement in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brentwood.
Kelly and his wife Linda have two sons and they continue to reside in Chelmsford.
One of their sons is also a teacher at St John Payne Catholic School.
