Liam Kelly says Motherwell loyalty led him back to Fir Park

The goalkeeper has signed on a permanent deal after a loan move last season

Published 13th Jul 2021

Motherwell goalkeeper Liam Kelly says his eagerness to play as much football as possible was key to his Fir Park return.

The 25-year old sealed a permanent move this summer after joining on loan from QPR in January.

The former Rangers stopper says he had a big decision to make about his future - but admits a sense of loyalty to the Steelmen was a key factor.

He said: "I really enjoyed my time here and by the end of my career I want to play as many games as I possibly can.

"If I can do that somewhere I love being, then that is even better.

"I get on really well with everyone here, it is such a well-run club and I am just delighted that they wanted me as well.

"It became apparent that I wasn't going to be used as much (at QPR) as I would like to have been used and ultimately I would rather play for somebody than watch someone else play.

"I loved my time at QPR. There is a lot of good people there. (I have) nothing bad to say about them but that's football sometimes, you just go your separate ways.

"I am delighted Motherwell came in for me in January as well.

"An element of loyalty came into my decision to come back here.

"It was Motherwell in January and I remembered that when I had to make my decision and they played me every game.

"Playing football is probably the most important thing to me. It might not be to other people, they might have other factors in their decisions but playing is the most important thing to me and I really enjoy being here.

"I felt the trust from the manager, the staff, goalkeeping coaches - there is a massive element of trust towards me.''