Introduction
Alan Kennedy (born 31 August 1954) is an English former footballer who played as a left back. 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.
He is the uncle of current professional footballer Tom Kennedy.
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.
Honours
- Newcastle United
- FA Cup : Runner up 1974
- Texaco Cup : 1974/75
- League Cup : Runner up 1976
- Liverpool
- Football League First Division (5): 1978–79, 1979–80, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84
- League Cup (4): 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
- Charity Shield (3): 1979, 1980, 1982
- European Cup (2): 1981, 1984