Rob Kelly departs

[MisterPleasant]

To take up another opportunity...
https://www.barrowafc.com/news/2025/nov ... i3fFA3N_hQ

[_bluebird_]

Gutted about that, been a massive factor in our changing fortunes. Wish him all the best and would welcome him back absolutely anytime

[Main Stand SeasonTct]

Probably going to Reading to join Liam Richardson He worked with him at Wigan and Rotherham

[HenneysKnee]

Real blow that. Can’t blame him really if he is indeed going to Reading

[Yanto]

He has indeed joined Richardson at Reading.

[Pedro]

Let's hope our form does not dip.
Honestly think he was the reason for our revival.

[McMark]

Came in when we were a bit unsteady on our feet and decimated by injuries. Hopefully that corner has now been well turned. Thank you and good luck for the future Rob

[BarrowLad71]

Think it's quite poor from Kelly to be honest. Jumped at the first opportunity after giving it all the blah blah about how glad he was to be back.

[Main Stand SeasonTct]

Think it's quite poor from Kelly to be honest. Jumped at the first opportunity after giving it all the blah blah about how glad he was to be back.

Thats harsh imo. He has come in and done a job for us and helped to steady the ship. I don’t begrudge anyone moving on to bigger clubs to better themselves. I have no doubt should Andy Whing do well for us him and his assistant will do exactly the same

[Pedro]

Think it's quite poor from Kelly to be honest. Jumped at the first opportunity after giving it all the blah blah about how glad he was to be back.

Very harsh we needed him twice not he needed us.
Alot coachs of such ability would not look twice at Barriow
Both times he came and turned us around.
Good luck and thanks what you have done for us

[Bombadel]

Gutted, still think he was the signing of the season with his energy and enthusiastic coaching, just hope that has rubbed off and can be put in place permanently by the current staff.

[Cubbins Paratrooper]

Very sorry to learn of this, though in reality, it felt like a temporary appointment from the outset, albeit an inspired one. The club, the coaching team and most supporters will be grateful for what Rob has been able to bring to the table during his 'second appearance'. Further, it would appear that he did everything that was asked of him. He helped steady the ship when the seas were rocky and he has moved on, leaving us in a much better position than when he arrived. Am sure that AW and CP have been able to learn an awful lot from him. Let's hope that we see the Kelly effect rippling through their decision-making processes and that the squad continues to grow in confidence.

[Sonofsam]

Very sorry to learn of this, though in reality, it felt like a temporary appointment from the outset, albeit an inspired one. The club, the coaching team and most supporters will be grateful for what Rob has been able to bring to the table during his 'second appearance'. Further, it would appear that he did everything that was asked of him. He helped steady the ship when the seas were rocky and he has moved on, leaving us in a much better position than when he arrived. Am sure that AW and CP have been able to learn an awful lot from him. Let's hope that we see the Kelly effect rippling through their decision-making processes and that the squad continues to grow in confidence.

Well said

[Hadrian]

Good luck to RK whose long league experience will surely have been of benefit to our Head Coach and Assistant. His enthusiasm for the job came across again this season in videos and when coaching before games.

Let's not assume too much, though - they managed to steady last season's ship without him when they weren't facing a new squad affected by injuries.

[Matty]

Good luck to RK whose long league experience will surely have been of benefit to our Head Coach and Assistant. His enthusiasm for the job came across again this season in videos and when coaching before games.

Let's not assume too much, though - they managed to steady last season's ship without him when they weren't facing a new squad affected by injuries.

Absolutely, read plenty of comments online about returning to the form of the early season now Kelly has left.

Best of luck to Rob at Reading, his input over the last couple of months will have been extremely valuable. But let's not forget the main contribution to this upturn in form is the return from injury of a number of key players.