Des Kennedy (Irish footballer)
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Des Kennedy was an Irish association football player. During his career he played for League of Ireland sides Limerick, Galway United, Janesboro United and Newcastlewest.
Kennedy is most notable for the two goals that he scored against European football powerhouse Real Madrid during the 1980 European Cup while playing for Limerick.[1] Real Madrid conceded only four goals in their European Cup campaign which resulted in defeat to Liverpool in the final.
During his career Kennedy scored 117 goals in League of Ireland soccer.[2] He signed for Limerick from Janesboro United and also had a brief spell in the mid-1970s with Galway United. He ended his League of Ireland career with Newcastle West.
References
- ^ http://www.rsssf.com/ec/ec198081det.html
- ^ http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/iertops.html
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- Republic of Ireland association footballers
- League of Ireland players
- Limerick F.C. players
- Galway United F.C. players
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