1986–1987 Sunderland Years Team Name Alan Kennedy | 1972–1978 Newcastle United Role Footballer 1978–1986 Liverpool | |
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Date of birth (1954-08-31) 31 August 1954 (age 61) | ||
Place of birth Sunderland, England | ||
Alan Kennedy speaks about scoring in the 1981 European Cup Final for Liverpool
Alan Kennedy (born 31 August 1954) is a former English professional footballer who played as a left back. He was active as a professional in England, Denmark, Belgium and Wales, Kennedy made over 500 appearances in a career that lasted for 22 years. He also represented England at senior international level.
Contents
- Alan Kennedy speaks about scoring in the 1981 European Cup Final for Liverpool
- Liverpool f c legend alan kennedy on women s football soccer
- Career
- Honours
- References
He is the uncle of current professional footballer Tom Kennedy.
Liverpool f c legend alan kennedy on women s football soccer
Career
Born in Sunderland, Kennedy played club football in England, Denmark, Belgium and Wales for Newcastle United, Liverpool, Sunderland, Wigan Athletic, Hartlepool United, B 1903, Beerschot, Northwich Victoria, Wrexham, Colne Dynamoes, Morecambe, Netherfield, Radcliffe Borough and Barrow.
Kennedy became the first player to score winning goals in two European Cup finals with goals in the 1981 and 1984 finals.
He also earned two caps for the England national team in 1984.