Kelly nominated for award
Liverpool defender Martin Kelly has been nominated for a prestigious sports award.
Liverpool's No.34 has been nominated for the Rising Star accolade at this year's Northwest Football Awards.
The England international is up against the likes of Everton striker Apostolos Vellios and Blackpool starlet Tom Ince.
Kelly follows Martin Skrtel who has been nominated as a potential Premier League Player of the Year at the Northwest Football Awards.
Supporters can influence the poll by adding your vote for Kelly. Click here to vote for Kelly>>
You can also register your vote via Facebook (www.facebook.com/northwestfootballawards) and Twitter (@NWFAwards).
All supporters who vote for their chosen Player of the Year will be entered into a free prize draw to win a pair of tickets for the Northwest Football Awards ceremony. Closing date is Monday, October 29 at 5pm.
The awards ceremony takes place on Monday, November 12 at Lancashire County Cricket Club's 'The Point' and will be presented by BBC Sport's Dan Walker.