John Kennedy

Read all the news about John Kennedy of Celtic FC. Position: Coach. John Kennedy was born in Bellshill, Scotland on 18 August 1983 (age 35).

John Kennedy Photo: Vagelis Georgariou

Kennedy is the grandson of Celtic and Manchester United player Jimmy Delaney, but he is not related to John Kennedy, a midfielder who played for Celtic in the 1960s. He came through Celtic’s youth system and signed his first professional contract on the same day as fellow defender Stephen McManus. He made his first-team debut aged 16 during the 1999–00 season. In the 2003–04 season, he had a run in the Celtic starting eleven and came under scrutiny from scouts of AC Milan who contacted Celtic about making a move. It was during this season that Kennedy scored his only goal for Celtic, against Dundee in the SPL.

Kennedy is currently defensive coach under Brendan Rodgers.

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Celtic FC · Sep 24

Stars come out for Liam Miller tribute match in Cork

JOHN Kennedy says he’s looking forward to paying his respects to friend and former Celtic team-mate, Liam Miller in his tribute match in Cork tomorrow (Tuesday)...

Celtic FC · Sep 24
The Celtic Star · Sep 12

‘I’ve had time to reflect, I’ve taken stock of everything that’s gone on,’ Celtic boss

BRENDAN RODGERS was at Hampden the other night alongside Celtic coach John Kennedy.

The Celtic Star · Sep 12
Daily Record · Aug 24

Celtic are in danger of regressing to Ronny Deila standards – Hotline

Hoops fans take aim at the board, Brendan Rodgers and John Kennedy amid the team’s defensive woes...

Daily Record · Aug 24
The Celtic Star · May 27

‘Absolute elation!’ Coaching staff’s double treble delight

CHRIS DAVIES and JOHN KENNEDY have been reflecting on the season just ended in which they played their parts in leading Celtic to an unprecedented double treble success.

The Celtic Star · May 27
Celtic Quick News · May 27

‘This is the Pinnacle,’ Celts Coach

JOHN KENNEDY admitted the last two seasons have been the pinnacle of his Celtic coaching career.

Celtic Quick News · May 27
Football Insider · May 26

‘Relentless’ – Celtic coach pays tribute to players who created football history

Celtic coach John Kennedy has lauded the Hoops players who created history and won the first ever back-to-back domestic trebles ever in Scottish football...

Football Insider · May 26
The Dugout · May 25

Celtic coach is shock name among favourites to become St Mirren gaffer.

The ex-hearts boss, Robbie Neilson, is 4/1 from Ladbrokes to replace Jack Ross who recently left for Sunderland.

The Dugout · May 25
Daily Record · Apr 1

Kristoffer Ajer opens up on preferred position and development under Celtic coaches Kolo Toure and John Kennedy

The Norwegian defender was recently capped for his country and is now ready to build on that with Celtic...

Daily Record · Apr 1
The Celtic Star · Mar 29

Kennedy hails Celtic’s impressive Norwegian star

CELTIC coach John Kennedy yesterday praised 19 year old Kristoffer Ajer after the Celtic defender’s impressive international break through over the last week or so...

The Celtic Star · Mar 29
Celtic Quick News · Mar 29

‘Ajer Deserves Rise to Top,’ Coach

KRISTOFFER AJER’S feat of helping Norway to back-to-back wins has been hailed by Celtic coach John Kennedy...

Celtic Quick News · Mar 29
HITC · Mar 28

John Kennedy provides injury update regarding talented Celtic trio

Celtic coach John Kennedy has provided an update regarding the fitness of Leigh Griffiths, Patrick Roberts and Kieran Tierney...

HITC · Mar 28
Celtic FC · Mar 28

Celtic coach’s praise for Kristoffer Ajer after Norway bow

JOHN Kennedy has hailed Kristoffer Ajer’s commitment and dedication after the talented teenager impressed on his international bow for Norway last week...

Celtic FC · Mar 28
VideoCelts · Mar 28

Leigh Griffiths injury update

Discussing Griffiths in the Celtic View John Kennedy said: “He’s been out for a period of time so it’s just a case of getting him fit again and back on the pitch to help with the run-in...

VideoCelts · Mar 28
Daily Record · Mar 28

John Kennedy provides Celtic injury update as Kieran Tierney and Leigh Griffiths push for return

The Hoops return to domestic action against Ross County this weekend and the duo face a fight to make the squad...

Daily Record · Mar 28
Celts Are Here · Mar 28

Celtic to Make Late Tierney Decision

CELTIC are back in action this weekend against Ross County and John Kennedy has given Celtic fans a major update on squad fitness...

Celts Are Here · Mar 28
Celtic FC · Mar 27

In this week’s Celtic View

THE Hoops return to action on Saturday and this week’s Celtic View has first-team coach, John Kennedy looking forward to the game...

Celtic FC · Mar 27
Celtic Quick News · Feb 8

‘Celtic Injury Problems Easing,’ Says Kennedy

CELTIC’S injury woes are easing with the news from coach John Kennedy two central defenders are close to returning...

Celtic Quick News · Feb 8
The Celtic Star · Feb 7

Fingers crossed for Boyata and Ajer

JOHN KENNEDY has provided an update on the casualty list of Celtic central defenders...

The Celtic Star · Feb 7
Celts Are Here · Feb 7

New Bhoy Nearing Debut – Celtic Coach Gives Injury Update

JOHN KENNEDY has given a brief injury update on Celtic’s new defender Marvin Compper...

Celts Are Here · Feb 7
Celtic FC · Feb 6

The new Bhoys in this week’s Celtic View

IN this week’s Celtic View we look ahead to Scottish Cup action in an exclusive interview with first-team coach, John Kennedy while we also have exclusive sit-downs with the three new Bhoys who all arrived last week – Charly Musonda, Jack Hendry and Scott Bain...

Celtic FC · Feb 6
Celtic FC · Jan 16

In this week’s Celtic View

THE Celts have returned from the sun of Dubai and are set for Scottish Cup action this weekend with the visit of Brechin City and this week’s Celtic View speaks to manager, Brendan Rodgers and first-team coach, John Kennedy about the return...

Celtic FC · Jan 16
Celtic Underground Podcast · Mar 17

Kennedy and Woods – “Better Than The Usual Stuff”

This week I am joined by two of the best football coaches working in Scottish football today – Mr Stevie Woods and Mr John Kennedy...

Celtic Underground Podcast · Mar 17
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