FOOTBALL: PROMOTION is very much on the mind of new Coventry City midfielder Liam Kelly after agreeing to sign for the Sky Blues from Leyton Orient.
The 27-year-old midfielder has agreed a two-year deal, which will officially start on July 1.
The transfer is subject to EFL and FA approval.
Speaking to the club’s website, Kelly said he’s delighted to have signed for Coventry and hopes the early deal can help him focus for the start of pre-season.
He said: “I’m really looking forward to playing a part in what will hopefully be a successful season for Coventry.
“A club of this size can’t have any other ambition that promotion.
“Promotion should be the number one priority.
“I think if you look at the size of the club, the heritage of the club – it doesn’t belong in this league.
“But it’s going to be a tough season, there are some tough places to go in League Two.”
Kelly admits Coventry manager Mark Robins had a big impact on making the him move.
The Scottish international said: “I’ve played against the Gaffers teams before, they’ve always been tough teams to play against and they’ve always played good football.
“That is part of the attraction of coming here to Coventry.
“I’ve got every faith in the Manager and the players who have come in so far.
“The belief is there that this team is more than capable of getting themselves back to League One and pushing on from there.”
