Blood Red: Liverpool FC’s Martin Kelly nets himself a hat-trick

Nov 26 2011 by James Pearce, Liverpool Echo

MARTIN KELLY celebrated a clinical hat-trick this week – during a training session with the England netball team at Anfield Community Centre.

The 21-year-old Reds defender joined up with the squad for a Premier League 4 Sport project which sees top flight clubs encourage people to participate in sports.

The Liverpool FC Foundation’s organises sessions for girls aged 11-16 across the city.

“I was happy with the goals I scored,” Kelly said.

“If you know me you know I take everything seriously, that’s what I’m like.

“Sports like netball, table tennis, volleyball, badminton - these are all sports you can enjoy and get your fitness up. It’s vital that as players we give our support to things like this.”

Kelly continued his scoring streak after netting twice for England Under-21s during the recent international break.

The right-back’s next task is to try to reclaim his place in the Liverpool side.

Kelly signed up to Twitter this week – to follow him search for @MartinKelly1990

Three of Liverpool's most promising Academy youngsters gave their backing to the city's Great Enterprise Challenge.

Jamie Stephens, Stephen Sama and Michael Ngoo were on hand as 22 secondary schools from across the region showcased their entrepreneurial skills as they each came up with a business idea.

They battled it out with a Dragons' Den-style pitch to local trade experts at Anfield.