The son of James Kelly – and elder brother of Bob – Francis Kelly was an outside-right who made two competitive appearances for the Bhoys in 1918 while on loan from the army.

Quick and a good crosser of the ball Kelly made his debut at Hampden as Celtic defeated Queen’s Park 2-0 in a league clash on February 2nd.

He was to make several appearances in minor cup competitions for the Hoops as well but after returning to the army he was to die in 1919 from injuries sustained in a train crash in post-war France.