Alan Kellett

Alan Kellett (1937–2006) was an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, and coached in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Yorkshire, and at club level for Ovenden ARLFC (in Ovenden, Halifax), Oldham (two spells),^[4] Halifax, Bradford Northern and Keighley, as a stand-off or loose forward, and coached at club level for Keighley.

Alan Kellett

Personal information
Full name	Alan Kellett
Born	(1937-10-06)6 October 1937 Halifax, England
Died	October 2006[1]
Playing information
Position	Stand-off, Loose forward
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 1955–63 Oldham 197 76 4 0 236 1963–66 Halifax 1966–68 Bradford Northern 1968–71 Keighley 1971–72 Oldham 9 0 2 0 4 Total 206 76 6 0 240 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 1958–65 Yorkshire ≥6
Coaching information
Club Years Team Gms W D L W% 1968 Keighley 1973–75 Keighley 1976–77 Halifax 1979–80 Keighley 1986 Carlisle RLFC Total 0 0 0 0
Source: [2][3]

Background

Alan Kellett's birth was registered in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Early career

Kellett started his rugby league career as an amateur with Ovenden. In November 1954, he made two appearances for Halifax due to an injury to first choice stand-off Ken Dean.^[5]

Oldham

Kellett was signed by Oldham in February 1955.^[6] He made his debut in March 1955 against Belle Vue Rangers.

Kellett played stand-off, and scored a try in Oldham's 2–12 victory over St. Helens in the 1958–59 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1958–59 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 25 October 1958, in front of a crowd of 38,780.^[7]

Halifax

Kellett played in Halifax's 15–7 victory over St. Helens in the 1964–65 Championship Final during the 1964–65 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 22 May 1965.^[8] In 1966, Kellett moved to Bradford Northern.^[9]

References

1. "Tribute paid to one of Keighley RLFC's 'famous sons'". Keighley News. 2 November 2006. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
2. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
3. "Coach Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
4. "Statistics at orl-heritagetrust.org.uk". orl-heritagetrust.org.uk. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
5. "Halifax fail to sign Kerwick". Yorkshire Post and Leeds Mercury. 11 November 1954. p. 6 – via British Newspaper Archive.
6. "Final Moves In R.L. Cup Signings". Halifax Daily Courier & Guardian. 2 February 1955. p. 7 – via British Newspaper Archive.
7. Irvin Saxton (publish date tbc) "History of Rugby League – № 64 – 1958–59". Rugby Leaguer ISBN n/a
8. Irvin Saxton (publish date tbc) "History of Rugby League – № 70 – 1964–65". Rugby Leaguer ISBN n/a
9. "Northern Hoping For Good Season". Coventry Evening Telegraph. 12 August 1966. p. 27 – via British Newspaper Archive.

External links

• (archived by web.archive.org) Statistics at orl-heritagetrust.org.uk
• Image 'Alan Kellett - Alan Kellett' at rlhp.co.uk
• Search for "Alan Kellett" at britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk
• Search for "Allan Kellett" at britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk