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| nickname = Fat Ken | ||
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| | dateofbirth = {{birth date and age|1978|5|17}} | | dateofbirth = {{birth date and age|1978|5|17}} | ||
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| ==Club career== | ==Club career== | ||
| Starting his career at ], |
Starting his career at ], Fat Ken left to join ] the following season. | ||
| In 2002, after making 145 appearances in league and cup competitions, he left to join ]. At United, he has become first choice ], making over 150 appearances in league and cup competitions. | In 2002, after making 145 appearances in league and cup competitions, he left to join ]. At United, he has become first choice ], making over 150 appearances in league and cup competitions. | ||
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| Paddy played every minute of United's promotion campaign to the Premiership in 2005/06. | Paddy played every minute of United's promotion campaign to the Premiership in 2005/06. | ||
| Paddy Kenny was voted best league goalkeeper in the 2005-06 season saving 4 out of 5 penalties which helped Sheffield United to promotion. | Paddy Kenny was voted best league goalkeeper in the 2005-06 season saving 4 out of 5 penalties which helped Sheffield United to promotion. It has also been reavealed played for a small Irish team called the Cork Boars. | ||
| ==International career== | ==International career== | ||
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| ==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
| In November 2006, despite being barred by manager ], Paddy went for a night on the town in ] in which he was involved in an drunken brawl in a curry shop with a former friend, who admitted to having an affair with Paddy's wife. Kenny ended up having his eyebrow bitten off and required 12 stitches. | In November 2006, despite being barred by manager ], Paddy went for a night on the town in ] in which he was involved in an drunken brawl in a curry shop with a former friend, who allegedly admitted to having an affair with Paddy's wife. Kenny ended up having his eyebrow bitten off and required 12 stitches. | ||
| Paddy and his wife Karen are separated after it was revealed that she had |
Paddy and his wife Karen are separated after it was revealed that she had an affair with one of his friends, Paul Binns. Binns left his girlfriend and young child and moved in with Karen but their sordid fling didn't last long and they recently split. It's believed that Karen is now involved in ] relationship shortly after the over lap of her previous conquests. | ||
| Kenny is divorcing Karen and he is currently embarking on a new relationship with a young African girl who is rumored to be close friends with ]. | |||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Patrick Joseph Kenny | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in / 1.85 m | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | Sheffield United | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 October 2006 | |||
Patrick Joseph Kenny (born May 17, 1978 in Halifax, West Yorkshire) is an Irish football player, who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Sheffield United.
Club career
Starting his career at Bradford Park Avenue, Fat Ken left to join Bury the following season.
In 2002, after making 145 appearances in league and cup competitions, he left to join Sheffield United. At United, he has become first choice goalie, making over 150 appearances in league and cup competitions.
Paddy played every minute of United's promotion campaign to the Premiership in 2005/06.
Paddy Kenny was voted best league goalkeeper in the 2005-06 season saving 4 out of 5 penalties which helped Sheffield United to promotion. It has also been reavealed played for a small Irish team called the Cork Boars.
International career
Although born in England, he qualifies to play for Ireland as both his parents are of Irish descent.
Currently Ireland no.2, Paddy has six caps for the Republic of Ireland.
Although a slight thigh strain has forced him to withdraw from the Euro 2008 qualifier with Germany in Stuttgart, he is expected to play in the next qualifying game against the Czech Republic in October due to an abdominal injury preventing the appearance of Given.
Personal life
In November 2006, despite being barred by manager Neil Warnock, Paddy went for a night on the town in Halifax in which he was involved in an drunken brawl in a curry shop with a former friend, who allegedly admitted to having an affair with Paddy's wife. Kenny ended up having his eyebrow bitten off and required 12 stitches.
Paddy and his wife Karen are separated after it was revealed that she had an affair with one of his friends, Paul Binns. Binns left his girlfriend and young child and moved in with Karen but their sordid fling didn't last long and they recently split. It's believed that Karen is now involved in another relationship shortly after the over lap of her previous conquests.
Kenny is divorcing Karen and he is currently embarking on a new relationship with a young African girl who is rumored to be close friends with Neil Warnock.
External links
- Paddy Kenny at Soccerbase
| Sheffield United F.C. – current squad | |
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