Dean Kiely

Dean Kiely

Personal information
Full name	Dean Kiely
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Portsmouth
Number	33

Dean Kiely (born October 10 1970 in Salford, England) is an Irish goalkeeper who currently plays for Portsmouth F.C. in the English Premier League. He won eight caps for Ireland, but was usually on the bench as their substitute 'keeper. He retired from international football in 2004.

After failing to break into the first team at either Coventry City or Ipswich Town, Kiely's career really started at York City. He made 210 appearances for them between 1990 and 1996, and played in their shock 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford in the League Cup.

Three years at Bury followed before a move to Premiership outfit Charlton Athletic. He was Charlton's regular keeper from 1999 to 2005, and was popular with the club's fans. Having been signed from a lower-division club for a relatively small fee, he was seen as an example of Alan Curbishley's ability to spot talent in unheralded players.

He signed for Portsmouth in January 2006, and played a large part in their escape from relegation that same season. His Pompey debut was in the F.A Cup against Liverpool at Fratton Park in a 2-1 defeat.Following David James signing for Portsmouth on August 11th, he voiced his frustration at having to compete with a top goalkeeper for the #1 spot.

He made a guest appearance on Bravo's Saved by the Ball lifestyle makeover programme in 2006.