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Jaap Stam highlights impact of Irish youngster in Reading win

The Dutch coach was particularly pleased with how the Liam Kelly changed the game yesterday.

READING MANAGER JAAP Stam has highlighted the role of Liam Kelly in his side’s Championship victory over Bristol City, stressing that the midfielder’s second-half goal had a huge effect on the game.

Hosts Bristol were leading 2-0 when Kelly was introduced on the 66th minute and the 21-year-old was on the pitch just over five minutes when he bagged his first senior goal for the club.

With less than four minutes remaining, the Republic of Ireland Under-21 international set up the equaliser, providing an assist for Yann Kermorgant, who added a second in added time to snatch all three points at Ashton Gate.

“Liam Kelly made a difference when he came on; in his movement, in possession and also scoring that goal,” Stam said after the game.

“The goal gave them a bit of discomfort and gave us a boost after the goal they scored.”

The former Manchester United defender added: “I’m very happy and proud of the team after how they performed.”

Kelly, who spent a period of last season on loan at Bath City, has made a total of 10 league appearances for Reading, who now occupy third place in the Championship table.

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