Interview with Jonathan Kelty

Wanderers weekly last night arranged its first ever interview. As we are a new blog we decided to get a new Wanderer to answer a few questions. New boy Jonathan Kelty was more than happy to take time out to answer a few questions.

Q1: You won the LFA Youth Cup with Arklow in 2010. How good a moment was that?
A1: "Winning the LFA was and still is the best moment of my life. It was unbelievable. We are were the only team outside Dublin to ever win it."

Q2:You have come through the ranks at Arklow Town. Did you ever have trails with any other Irish or English clubs ??
A2: "After winning the LFA I went on trial with Macclesfield Town and then i signed for UCD under 20's."

Q3:You signed for Bray in January.How did that all come about??
A3:"Graham Lawlor is to thank for it all. He was my coach in Arklow and always told me he would ger me to LOI so its all down to him."

Q4:How have you settled in at Bray so far ??
A4:"Right from the first training session all the lads and staff have been really welcoming so I have just slotted in like everyone else now."

Q5:How big is the step up from LSL football to LOI football ??
A5: "Its a huge step in alot of ways on and off the pitch, the pace of training/matches, professionalism and the way everything is run."

Q6:You seem to have taken a place in the starting 11 during pre-season.Do you think that you can hold down that place ??
A6: "I really hope i can do enough to keep the spot but it will be a tough challenge with the players looking to get it from me."

Q7:What are your hopes for next season ??
A7: "For myself i hope to get myself a LOI goal and for the team I hope for a top 5 finish."

And finally
Q8: How hard is it getting up for training at 6 in the morning. ??
A8: "Well living in Arklow means I have to get up a little bit earlier than the rest.Sometimes I have to get up at 4:15 am to get the 5am bus. But if i have a lift i get the extra hour lie in.. but I am enjoying the mornings.It frees up my whole day."

Thanks to Jonathan for taking time out to take part.More Wanderers interviews in the coming weeks and months.
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