Disastrous start for Kelly at Halifax

Derry man Darren Kelly’s time as the new manager of English National League side Halifax Town got off to the worst possible start this afternoon when the Shaymen were defeated 7-1 at home by Cheltenham.

The former Derry City central defender was appointed manager during the week.

Halifax had been without a team boss from 17 September following the dismissal of Neil Aspinion having taken only five points from their opening 10 fixtures.

Kelly was sacked by League One side Oldham Athletic after just four months in charge having one just one of his nine games.

His contract at Halifax is until the end of this season with an option to extend the deal.

Halifax are in 23rd place in the National League table on seven points, one above bottom club Kidderminster, with both teams having played 14 games.