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Kelly earns Cottagers move

16 Jun 2009 - 17:14:29

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Fulham have signed Republic of Ireland full-back Stephen Kelly on a three-year contract from Premier League newcomers Birmingham City.

The 25-year-old had fallen down the pecking order at St Andrew's and ended last season on loan at Stoke City.

Kelly started his career at Tottenham Hotspur, before joining the Blues in the summer of 2006, while he has also had loan spells with Southend United, Queens Park Rangers and Watford.

Cottagers boss Roy Hodgson told his club's official website: "I am delighted that Stephen has become our first signing of the summer transfer window.

"He is a talented young full-back with experience of playing in the Premier League, as well as competing at international level.

"He will be a useful addition as we look to improve our squad ahead of the start of next season and I am hopeful that we will be able to announce further additions in the coming weeks."