Central Defender Danny Kelly made his debut for the Norwich City Under-18s in the 1-0 win against Fulham on 3rd February 2007, and was named man of the match. A product of Norwich's acadamy, although originaly with Cambridge United and Peterborough, he was offered a scholarship with the Canaries starting in the 2007/8 season. Along with David Cooper, he has had a trial with the Republic of Ireland Under-16s. Danny is the brother of City first yeat scholar Ross Kelly.

In February 2006, he was offered a scholarship with the Canaries to commence in August 2007.

In March 2007, Irish youth coach Sean McCaffrey said "Danny Kelly, who's a centre-half or centre-midfielder who also plays at Under-16 level. He is another skilful one and will be one to watch when he gets into full-time training at Norwich."

In the summer of 2008, Danny was called up to a training camp with the Republic of Ireland's Under-19 side.