Terry Kennedy (footballer)

Terry Kennedy (born 14 November 1993) is an English former professional footballer who last played as a defender for Guiseley. Born in Barnsley, he spent time at his hometown club as a junior before making the switch to Sheffield United.

Terry Kennedy

Personal information
Full name	Terry Kennedy[1]
Date of birth	(1993-11-14) 14 November 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth	Barnsley, England
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
	Barnsley
	Sheffield United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011–2016	Sheffield United	19	(0)
2015–2016	→ Cambridge United (loan)	2	(0)
2016–2017	Alfreton Town	27	(0)
2017–2018	Harrogate Town	23	(7)
2018–2019	Guiseley	3	(0)
Total		74	(7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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 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]

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

After leaving Sheffield United in 2016, Kennedy played for Alfreton Town, Harrogate Town and Guiseley. A knee injury meant that he had to retire early, Kennedy played his last game in football for Guiseley in the National League North against York City on 29 September 2018 aged 26.^[10]

Kennedy's early retirement from football led to him to start working as a builder.^[11] In November 2021, Kennedy won £1 million on The National Lottery.^[12] The footage of Kennedy finding out he had won the jackpot while on his break at work went viral.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Sheffield United	2010–11[13]	Championship	1	0	0	0	0	0	—		1	0
	2011–12[14]	League One	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2012–13[15]	League One	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
	2013–14[16]	League One	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	6	0
	2014–15[17]	League One	11	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	13	0
	2015–16[18]	League One	1	0	0	0	0	0	2[a]	0	3	0
	Total		19	0	3	0	0	0	2	0	24	0
Cambridge United (loan)	2015–16[18]	League Two	2	0	0	0	—		—		2	0
Alfreton Town	2016–17[19]	National League North	27	0	4	1	—		2[b]	0	33	1
Harrogate Town	2017–18[19]	National League North	23	7	1	0	—		3[b]	0	27	7
Guiseley	2018–19[20]	National League North	3	0	1	0	—		0	0	4	0
Career total			74	7	9	1	0	0	7	0	90	8

1. Appearances in the Football League Trophy
2. Appearances in the FA Trophy

References

1. "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 44. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 October 2013. 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.
10. "Terry Kennedy". Soccerway.
11. "How former Sheffield United defender Terry Kennedy won £1m Lotto prize after 'string of lucky events'". The Star. 9 December 2021.
12. "Footballer forced to retire early through injury wins the lottery". Metro. 18 November 2021.
13. "Games played by Terry Kennedy in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
14. "Games played by Terry Kennedy in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
15. "Games played by Terry Kennedy in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
16. "Games played by Terry Kennedy in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
17. "Games played by Terry Kennedy in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
18. "Games played by Terry Kennedy in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
19. Terry Kennedy at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
20. "2018-19 Appearances & Goals". Guiseley AFC Memorabilia. Retrieved 31 January 2022.

External links

• Terry Kennedy at Soccerbase
• Official profile at Sheffield United
• Terry Kennedy at Soccerway