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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Name	Kennedy, Mick
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Date of birth	9 April 1961
Place of birth	Salford, England
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