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Kelly Elizabeth Somers (born 21 December 1990) is a British television presenter and reporter.

Career
Somers studied sports science at Loughborough University, completing a dissertation on the usage of social media in football clubs. During her time studying at Loughborough, she gained work experience by volunteering with Doncaster Rovers and Peterborough United. After graduating, she was due to study broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University, but instead secured a job working in the media team at A.F.C. Bournemouth.

During UEFA Euro 2020, Kelly was the BBC Sport England reporter following the team for over a month - from before a ball was kicked against Croatia. From sit-down chats with Jack Grealish and Jordan Pickford to pitchside post-match breakdowns with Gareth Southgate, she was described as a “breath of fresh” by the media. Her honest interview with Southgate after the Three Lions beat Germany 2-0 in the last-16 particularly hit home. Not only did he reveal his Euro '96 penalty miss still hurts him to her, he also admitted a belief he was to blame for his teammates losing the semi-final.

Somers is a lifelong supporter of Watford. After begging to go to see them in the 1999 Division One play-off final, she fell in love with the club and began attending games with her mother.

Hartlepool United
Blackford progressed through the youth teams at Hartlepool United and made his professional debut on 16 April 2016 in a 2–1 victory against York City.[3] In 2016, Blackford had a trials at Manchester City and Aston Villa.[4] Blackford also went on trial with Rangers in May 2017, playing for the Scottish club's U20s in the HKFC Soccer Sevens.[5]

In October 2017, Blackford moved to Northern League Division One side Shildon on a short-term loan deal.[6]

Blackford has his contract cancelled by mutual consent in January 2018 to pursue a football career over in America.[7] Blackford later went back on trial with Hartlepool four months later after his move to America fell through.[8]

Shildon
Blackford signed for Northern League Division One side Shildon at the start of the 2018/19. He scored on his debut against Stockton Town[9] and then scored a hat-trick in his second game against Guisborough Town.[10]

Marske United
In February 2019, Blackford moved up a division when he signed for Northern Premier League Division One East side Marske United.[11]

Honours
Hartlepool United
 * National League play-offs: 2021