About Mickey Keenan
Born 1956. Mickey Keenan is a British association football player.
Michael Keenan (born 5 April 1956) is a Northern Irish retired goalkeeper. He was successful with Portadown during the 1990s and early 2000s, where he won four league titles and several cup winner medals, as well as being named the Ulster Footballer of the Year for the 2001–02 season.
He played for Oldham Athletic, Newry Town, Ards, and Lisburn Distillery. In 2002, he became the oldest person to play in the UEFA Champions League when Portadown took part in a qualifying round against FC Belshina Bobruisk. After retiring as a player, Mickey returned to Newry as a goalkeeping coach and is now currently first team coach at Newry City.
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Who is Mickey Keenan?
Northern Irish footballer (born 1956)
When was Mickey Keenan born?
Mickey Keenan was born on 5 April 1956 in Newry.
What is Mickey Keenan's occupation?
Mickey Keenan is an association football player.
What nationality is Mickey Keenan?
Mickey Keenan is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mickey Keenan. https://biography.guide/mickey-keenan/
MLA: "Mickey Keenan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mickey-keenan/.
Chicago: "Mickey Keenan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mickey-keenan/.
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