Billy Kee signs for Southern League club Coaville Town, leaving many stunned after leaving and finishing his professional career at Accrington Stanley.
Billy, who is aged 29, has spent his whole career in professional football with Leicester City, Burton Albion, Torquay and most recently Accrington Stanley helping them achieve League One status.
He has recently had six months out of football for personal reasons before mutually agreeing to cancel his Accrington contract two weeks ago.
BREAKING ✍️ | Billy Kee Signs For Coalville Town.
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— Coalville Town FC (@CoalvilleTownFC) February 9, 2020
Chairman Glyn Rennocks commented: ‘When someone of Billy’s calibre becomes available on our doorstep you have to do everything you can to get him on board. Since we met last week its been a pleasure to deal with him and we are delighted he’s chosen us over a host of big names in non-league.
‘Being a Leicester based lad our location suits him perfectly, he can now balance working full time whilst playing part time football. I would like to thank everyone behind the scenes who has helped get this deal over the line.’
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— EFL (@EFL) February 2, 2020
Manager Adam Stevens added: ‘I am delighted to get Billy back on the football pitch again, my type of player whose experience, ability and know how will be invaluable to us in the run in.
To choose us is a massive coup for the Club and local area . I’m sure Billy and family will fit in with our family club ethos and enjoy his football again.’
Billy goes straight into Tuesdays squad to face Needham Market at home after already training with the squad on Thursday & Saturday.”
Some of what he can do on the pitch can be seen below…
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Fans gave their reaction after finding out that Billy Kee signs for Southern League club Coalville Town…
Wow ??
— Cameron Stuart (@CameronStuart1) February 9, 2020
What a fantastic signing ??
— Mark Thomas (@MarkThomas9) February 9, 2020
What a signing that is for the Ravens. Billy has been through some well documented tough times and to still have the desire to play is admirable. To step away from the pro game in League One, this surely is all about the guys pure love of football.
— James Rowley (@Jamez1982) February 9, 2020
Wow incredible signing
— Tom Murray (@TomMurr61657614) February 9, 2020
Massive Signing that is!!
— Brandon Fletcher (@BranLCFC27) February 9, 2020
holy fucking moly
— Harry Marston (@HarryMarston12) February 9, 2020
Well done guys, a great match for player and club.
— Andrew Grout (@CockneyBrummie) February 9, 2020
— Adam Bryant (@AdamBryant86) February 9, 2020
Kin ‘ell ???? hell of a signing that
— Revjoeybside (@revjoeybside) February 9, 2020
All of a sudden I am a @CoalvilleTownFC fan.
Give me a 'C'
etc etc— Jim Curtis (@jimcurtisbbn) February 9, 2020
Brilliant. Wishing him the best. He deserves it.
— Blurryface (@TrendyScum10) February 9, 2020
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