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Liverpool defender Kelly: Finnan big influence on me

Submitted by tribalfootball.com on Sat, 03/13/2010 - 10:47

Liverpool youngster Martin Kelly has revealed how Portsmouth fullback Steve Finnan always had a word for him while he was at Anfield.

Kelly could start against Pompey this weekend.

Despite his first team status, the Republic of Ireland international always made sure he had time to speak to the aspiring youngsters and help them in any way he could.

"I used to watch Steve closely when he played for us because he was so consistent and he is a great person off the pitch as well," Kelly told Liverpoolfc.tv.

"He was good to watch and he would always help everyone. If he saw you were shy he would come over and talk to you and make you feel like you belonged at the club.

"He is a great player and a great person to have around. He is still playing well for Portsmouth and Steve is still someone I look up to."

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