Terry Kennedy (footballer)

Terry Kennedy
Personal information
Full name Terry Kennedy[1]
Date of birth (1993-11-14) November 14, 1993
Place of birth Barnsley, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current team
 Alfreton Town
Youth career
Barnsley
Sheffield United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2016 Sheffield United 19 (0)
2015–2016 → Cambridge United (loan) 2 (0)
2016– Alfreton Town 9 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 06:17, 4 October 2016 (UTC).


Terry Kennedy (born 14 November 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Alfreton Town. Born in Barnsley, he spent time at his home–town club as a junior before making the switch to Sheffield United.

Career

Kennedy made his début for the Blades in May 2011, coming on as a substitute in the last game of the 2010–11 season against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.[3] Much was expected of Kennedy heading into his second season as a professional with the Blades, but due to a recurring knee problem he missed the majority of the campaign and didn't make a single appearance. After an intense rehabilitation period, Kennedy made his first start for the Blades in away game against Doncaster Rovers on 1 January 2013.[4] Despite only making one appearance during the previous season, Kennedy had had his contract with the Blades extended in June 2013.[5] Upon signing a new contract, Kennedy stated "I’m happy to sign a new deal at United... Hopefully, I’ll be able to repay the club, both this season and in the future, for the faith they’ve shown in me."[6] Kennedy's contract with United was extended on 16 May 2014.[7] On 31 January 2015, Kennedy signed a new contract with United keeping him at Bramall Lane until summer 2016.[8] Since his return from injury, Kennedy has been highly praised by both manager Clough and coach Chris Morgan, being labelled as the 'ginger John Terry'.

On 19 November 2015, he signed on loan for Cambridge United until 3 January 2016.[9]

Career statistics

As of 20 November 2015
Club Season Division League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield United 2010–11 Championship 10000000 10
2011–12 League One 00000000 00
2012–13 10000000 10
2013–14 50100000 60
2014–15 110200000 130
2015–16 30200000 50
Cambridge United 2015–16 League Two 00000000 00
Career total 190300020240

References

  1. ↑ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 44. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
  2. ↑ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 526. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
  3. ↑ "Swansea V Sheffield United". BBC Sport. 7 May 2011. Retrieved 7 May 2011.
  4. ↑ "Gaffer praises character". Sheffield United FC Official Web Site. 2 January 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
  5. ↑ "Retained list". Sheffield United FC Official Website. 18 June 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
  6. ↑ "Heartache for Jean-François as United place their faith in youth". Sheffield Telegraph. 20 June 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  7. ↑ "Miller time over at Blades". Sky Sports News. 16 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
  8. ↑ "Sheffield Utd: Jamie Murphy and Terry Kennedy sign new deals". BBC Sport. 31 January 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  9. ↑ "U's complete double loan signing". Cambridge United FC. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
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