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Tony Kenworthy

b. 1958

Professional footballer (born 1958)

Association football player Association football coach
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About Tony Kenworthy

Born 1958. Tony Kenworthy is a British association football player and association football coach.

Anthony David Kenworthy (born 30 October 1958) is an English former footballer who played as a central defender in the Football League for Sheffield United and Mansfield Town.

Football career Kenworthy served his apprenticeship with Sheffield United and made his league debut for the Blades at Norwich City in April 1976. During his early days, he won England youth honours. He played for Sheffield United for ten years, captaining the club and making 465 appearances in all competitions with 39 goals, which is the most by a defender in Sheffield United's history. In 1986, he signed for Mansfield Town, where he made 120 league appearances and scored the winning penalty to defeat Bristol City in the Football League Trophy final at Wembley in 1987.

In 1998, he replaced Danny Bergara for a short spell as manager of Grantham Town.

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Important facts

Born
30 October 1958, Leeds
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
United Kingdom
Also known as
Anthony David Kenworthy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tony Kenworthy?

professional footballer (born 1958)

When was Tony Kenworthy born?

Tony Kenworthy was born on 30 October 1958 in Leeds.

What is Tony Kenworthy's occupation?

Tony Kenworthy is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Tony Kenworthy?

Tony Kenworthy is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tony Kenworthy

· Wikidata: Q7822707

· DBpedia: Tony Kenworthy

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