Keith Vernon Kennedy (born 5 March 1952) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left back, making over 400 career appearances.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Keith Vernon Kennedy[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 5 March 1952 | ||
| Place of birth | Sunderland, England | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1970–1972 | Newcastle United | 1 | (0) |
| 1972–1982 | Bury | 405 | (4) |
| 1982–1983 | Mansfield Town | 34 | (0) |
| Barrow | |||
| Morecambe | |||
| Netherfield | |||
| Colne Dynamoes | |||
| Total | 440+ | (4+) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editBorn in Sunderland, Kennedy played for Newcastle United, Bury, Mansfield Town, Barrow, Morecambe, Netherfield and Colne Dynamoes.[2][3]
Personal life
editHis younger brother Alan Kennedy,[4][5] and his son Tom Kennedy were both footballers.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Keith Kennedy". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
- ^ Keith Kennedy at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ^ Scott, Kenneth H. "Keith Vernon Kennedy | Player Profile | toon1892 ~ a site for Newcastle United fans everywhere..." toon1892.com.
- ^ "Keith Kennedy Football Player Statistics | 11v11.com".
- ^ "Maden's double sends kids through". Lancashire Telegraph. 19 October 2002.
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