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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The Celtic Star · Jan 16

Celtic coach’s inside track on Vakoun Issouf Bayo

CELTIC coach John Kennedy met new signing Vakoun Issouf Bayo when he arrived in Dubai at the end of last week.

The Celtic Star · Jan 16
The Celtic Star · Jan 15

‘Things might be a bit tighter, but we’re in a very strong position,’ Celtic coach

JOHN KENNEDY has been speaking to the Celtic View and the Celtic coach has declared himself to be reasonably pleased with how the season has gone so far and relishing the challenge that has emerged, confident that Celtic will pull away in the weeks ahead...

The Celtic Star · Jan 15
Celtic FC · Jan 15

John Kennedy: We’re on track for further success this season

CELTIC return to action on Saturday (January 19), when Brendan Rodgers’ side welcome Airdrieonians to Paradise in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup...

Celtic FC · Jan 15
Celtic FC · Sep 24, 2018

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, 2018
The Celtic Star · Sep 12, 2018

‘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, 2018
Daily Record · Aug 24, 2018

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, 2018
The Celtic Star · May 27, 2018

‘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, 2018
Celtic Quick News · May 27, 2018

‘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, 2018
Football Insider · May 26, 2018

‘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, 2018
The Dugout · May 25, 2018

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, 2018
Daily Record · Apr 1, 2018

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, 2018
The Celtic Star · Mar 29, 2018

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, 2018
Celtic Quick News · Mar 29, 2018

‘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, 2018
HITC · Mar 28, 2018

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, 2018
Celtic FC · Mar 28, 2018

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, 2018
VideoCelts · Mar 28, 2018

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, 2018
Daily Record · Mar 28, 2018

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, 2018
Celts Are Here · Mar 28, 2018

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, 2018
Celtic FC · Mar 27, 2018

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, 2018
Celtic Quick News · Feb 8, 2018

‘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, 2018
The Celtic Star · Feb 7, 2018

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, 2018
Celtic Underground Podcast · Mar 17, 2018

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, 2018
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