Richard Kennedy

Club career

Crystal Palace Kennedy began his career in the youth system at Crystal Palace. He signed his first professional contract in March 1997 and was released at the end of the 1997–98 season, having failed to make a first team appearance. He departed Adams Park in July 1999. He received his first call into the first team squad for a league match versus Cardiff City on 28 September 1999 and made his professional debut when he replaced Andy Scott after 85 minutes of the 2–1 victory. He made regular appearances during January 2000, He made just 12 appearances during 18 months at Griffin Park. He had previously had a spell on loan at the club during the 1999–00 season. He made his only appearance for the club in a 3–0 Southern League Cup win over St Leonards on 27 March and departed two days later. Kennedy subsequently went on trial at several league clubs, but failed to earn a contract.

Barry Town Kennedy signed for League of Wales high fliers Barry Town on 29 March 2001 and scored on his debut in a 7–1 win over Llanelli. He made 28 league appearances during the 2001–02 season and won his second double in succession.

Kennedy made 29 league appearances and scored one goal on the way to his and Barry's third consecutive double in 2002–03.

Forest Green Rovers Kennedy joined Conference club Forest Green Rovers on 5 September 2003. He made 15 appearances for Forest Green and scored one goal before departing the club on 1 February 2004. He had a successful 2004–05 season with the club, making 30 appearances, scoring one goal and winning the Welsh League Cup.

Fitness coach During the 2013 off-season, Kennedy was named fitness coach at Tipperary Southern & District League Premier Division club Clonmel Town.

Honours Crystal Palace Southern Junior Floodlit Cup (1): 1996–97 Barry Town League of Wales (2): 2000–01, 2001–02

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