Kevin Hunt

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fullname = Kevin Hunt
nickname = God, Hunty
dateofbirth = Birth date and age|1975|7|4|mf=y
cityofbirth = Chatham
countryofbirth = England
currentclub = Retired
position = Midfield
years = 1993-1994
1994-1997
1997-1998
1998 - 2008
clubs = QPR Gillingham Hong Kong Rangers Bohemians
caps(goals) =
365 0(22)
nationalyears =
nationalteam =
nationalcaps(goals) =
pcupdate = 17 July 2008
ntupdate =

Kevin Hunt (born in Chatham, July 4 1975) is a former English professional football player. He was most famously captain of Bohemian F.C.

Early career

Hunt started his career with Queens Park Rangers. He has also played for Gillingham, Sittingbourne F.C., Hong Kong Rangers and in Singapore.

=Bohemians=

In December 1998, Hunt made his debut for Bohemians at Turners Cross against Cork City F.C.. Hunt quickly established himself as a dominant force in the Eircom League, helping to steer a struggling Bohemians side away from relegation.

The following season Bohemians evolved into one of the leading forces in Irish football, with the club coming close to the league title and losing in the FAI Cup Final in a replay to Shelbourne.

The Double

The following season, 2000/01, Hunt became club captain and led Bohemians through the greatest season in its history. In the early season Bohemians progressed in the UEFA Cup, with impressive results including victories in Scotland against Aberdeen and in Germany against Kaiserslautern, before guiding the club to its first league title since 1978. One week later Hunt led the team out in Tolka Park for the FAI Cup Final, which Bohemians won, capping a historic Double for the club.

While the 2001/02 season was disappointing for the champions, Hunt earned a runners up medal in the FAI Cup.

Another Title

Hunt put this setback behind him in the following season as he won his second league winners medal as Bohemians impressively won the league from start to finish. He was also voted eircom league Player of the Year for 2003 at the FAI's annual awards ceremony.

Kevin made 282 league appearances for Bohs scoring 21 goals.

Retirement

Kevin sadly retired from football on the 17th July, 2008 due to family circumstances, having made a total of 364 appearances for the club, scoring 22 goals in the process. A testimonial will be held for him at Dalymount Park on Sunday October 12th, featuring a match between a Bohemians XI and a Republic of Ireland XI.

Kevin and his wife Faye have two children together, Holly born on the 15th of October 2005 and Sienna Marie born on the 5th of April 2007.

Honours

*League of Ireland: 2
** Bohemians - 2000/1, 2002/03

*FAI Cup: 1
** Bohemians - 2001

*eircom league Player of the Year:
**2003

External links

* [http://www.kevinhunttestimonial.com Kevin Hunt Testimonial official site]