Mick Kennedy

Mick Kennedy
Mick Kennedy
Personal information
Full name Michael Francis Martin Kennedy
Date of birth 9 April 1961 (1961-04-09) (age 50)
Place of birth Salford, England
Playing position Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1978–1980 Halifax Town 76 (4)
1980–1982 Huddersfield Town 81 (9)
1982–1984 Middlesbrough 68 (5)
1984–1987 Portsmouth 129 (4)
1987–1988 Bradford City 45 (2)
1988–1989 Leicester City 9 (0)
1989–1990 Luton Town 32 (0)
1990–1992 Stoke City 53 (3)
1992–1993 Chesterfield 27 (1)
1993–1994 Wigan Athletic 17 (1)
Total 536 (29)
National team
1986 Republic of Ireland 2 (0)
1982–1985 Republic of Ireland U-21 4 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Michael Francis Martin "Mick" Kennedy (born 9 April 1961 in Salford, England) was a former professional footballer who played for 10 clubs in a career spanning through the 1980s and 1990s. He also gained two caps for Ireland during his career.

Career

Kennedy was a left sided midfielder who came to prominence in the early 1980s when he had successful spells with Middlesbrough and Portsmouth in the First Division. Kennedy was famous for his tough tackling style which often lead to him being cautioned by referees, but also endeared him to his own fans. Kennedy was also renowned for a powerful long range shot and for his nerveless conversion of many important penalties throughout his career.[citation needed]

Kennedy earned his two international caps in an international competition in May 1986. The competition held in Reykjavik, Iceland, with the Republic of Ireland and Czechoslovakia joining the hosts in a three team competition. Ireland beat Iceland 2–1 and Czechoslovakia 1–0 to win the trophy. Although Kennedy played well in both games, even hitting the post against Iceland with a great volley, he was never selected by Jack Charlton again.

In recent years Kennedy has returned to live in County Clare, Ireland where his parents originate. He is now involved in coaching successful local side Lifford A.F.C.

References

  • Mick Kennedy, Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database

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