kiely reached the milestone of 700 senior career appearances on 1 september 2007, and recorded a clean sheet as albion beat barnsley 2–0. he signed a new deal with west brom in january 2008, which would expire in june 2009. kiely's clean sheet in the 3–0 home win against plymouth argyle on 1 march 2008 saw him named in the championship team of the week.<ref name="team of the week (03/03/2008)"></ref> later that month however, he was the subject of criticism and booing from his team's own fans during albion's 4–3 victory over colchester united, but retained his starting place. he nonetheless kept 18 clean sheets in all competitions to win the championship golden glove award, while albion won promotion to the premier league as champions and reached the fa cup semi-final. since then, kiely had to play second fiddle to england international scott carson. in spite of that, he was awarded a one-year extension at the club as a 'reward' from boss tony mowbray for his professionalism. and following an injury to carson in training, kiely was handed his first premier league start against wigan athletic on 9 may 2009, producing some fine saves as the baggies won 3–1 to keep their survival hopes alive, earning praise from mowbray in the process. mowbray was also quick to hail kiely's professionalism throughout the season in handling his situation with dignity. that performance ensured that he kept his place for the club's final two games of the season, although he was unable to prevent relegation following a 2–0 defeat at the hands of liverpool. on 24 may 2009 he kept a clean sheet in the club's final game against blackburn rovers as the match finished in a 0–0 stalemate.