Maccabi Tel Aviv FC are delighted to welcome Dean Kiely (55) as the new first team goalkeeping coach.

Kiely joins Maccabi after seven successful years as goalkeeping coach at Premier League side Crystal Palace, during which time the Eagles lifted the FA Cup (2025).

Kiely, served in similar roles at West Bromwich Albion, Preston North End, Norwich City, and was also part of the Republic of Ireland national team’s coaching staff.

In successful playing career which lasted for more than two decades, Kiely made 759 senior appearances as a goalkeeper.

He featured for clubs including Coventry City, York City, Bury, Charlton Athletic, Portsmouth, Luton Town and West Bromwich Albion as well as representing the Republic of Ireland 11 times between 1999 and 2008.