Keith Kennedy

Keith Vernon Kennedy (born 5 March 1952) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left back, making over 400 career appearances.

Keith Kennedy
Personal information
Full nameKeith Vernon Kennedy[1]
Date of birth (1952-03-05) 5 March 1952 (age 72)
Place of birthSunderland, England
Position(s)Left back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1970–1972Newcastle United1(0)
1972–1982Bury405(4)
1982–1983Mansfield Town34(0)
Barrow
Morecambe
Netherfield
Colne Dynamoes
Total440+(4+)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Sunderland, Kennedy played for Newcastle United, Bury, Mansfield Town, Barrow, Morecambe, Netherfield and Colne Dynamoes.[2][3]

Personal life

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His younger brother Alan Kennedy,[4][5] and his son Tom Kennedy were both footballers.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Keith Kennedy". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  3. ^ Keith Kennedy at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  4. ^ Scott, Kenneth H. "Keith Vernon Kennedy | Player Profile | toon1892 ~ a site for Newcastle United fans everywhere..." toon1892.com.
  5. ^ "Keith Kennedy Football Player Statistics | 11v11.com".
  6. ^ "Maden's double sends kids through". Lancashire Telegraph. 19 October 2002.