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Author: Conor Kelly

Conor Kelly is a Dublin based football writer and podcaster. He can be heard on the Final Third, a Dublin football podcast on soundcloud and iTunes. He has written for numerous sites including French Football Weekly, Premier League Owl and theupright.ie. Has been writing for Back Page Football occasionally since May 2013.
MLS Expansion Bowl offers a taste of things to come

MLS Expansion Bowl offers a taste of things to come

March 9, 2015 by Conor Kelly

Conor Kelly discusses the opening weekend clash between Major League Soccer’s latest expansion sides.

Luis Suarez and the struggle to settle at Barcelona

Luis Suarez and the struggle to settle at Barcelona

February 4, 2015 by Conor Kelly

Conor Kelly looks at the difficult start to Luis Suarez’s La Liga career.

Where next for Swiss star Shaqiri?

Where next for Swiss star Shaqiri?

January 8, 2015 by Conor Kelly

Conor Kelly looks at some of the options for Xherdan Shaqiri whose game time at Bayern Munich has been limited.

Red Bulls need Thierry Henry to end on a high

Red Bulls need Thierry Henry to end on a high

November 28, 2014 by Conor Kelly

Conor Kelly discusses the continued importance of Thierry Henry to the New York Red Bulls as they face an uphill battle in the MLS Playoffs.

In defence of international football

In defence of international football

October 13, 2014 by Conor Kelly

The international break attracts the ire of many football fans but Conor Kelly believes that it has plenty of offer.

In the world of the football pundit, hot air is still the currency of choice

In the world of the football pundit, hot air is still the currency of choice

October 7, 2014 by Conor Kelly

The world of the football pundit is still dominated by ex-pros whose insights into the game are sorely lacking, writes Connor Kelly.

Eamon Dunphy and RTÉ are out of touch

Eamon Dunphy and RTÉ are out of touch

June 14, 2014 by Conor Kelly

Conor Kelly discusses RTE and believes Eamon Dunphy and co. are out of touch with modern football.

Sporting's renaissance opens three-way title race in Portugal

Sporting’s renaissance opens three-way title race in Portugal

December 3, 2013 by Conor Kelly

Conor Kelly has the latest from Portugal where there is an exciting battle at the top developing.

Cocu's youthful PSV capable of ending Ajax dominance

Cocu’s youthful PSV capable of ending Ajax dominance

August 24, 2013 by Conor Kelly

Conor Kelly discusses a bright future for PSV.

Sociedad secure CL spot as Valencia ponder the economy of falling short

Sociedad secure CL spot as Valencia ponder the economy of falling short

June 7, 2013 by Conor Kelly

Conor Kelly looks at the implications of Champions League qualification for two Spanish sides.

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