Patrick Joseph Kenny was born on 17 May 1978 and is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
27 Facts About Paddy Kenny
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Paddy Kenny remained as first choice goalkeeper the next season as QPR beat relegation on the final day of the season, before he was reunited with Warnock for the fourth time when he signed for Leeds United in 2012.
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Paddy Kenny stayed at Leeds for two years, before brief spells with Bolton Wanderers, Oldham Athletic, Ipswich Town, Bury, and Rotherham United.
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Paddy Kenny started his career at Ovenden West Riding in the West Riding County Amateur League.
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Paddy Kenny joined Bradford Park Avenue in August 1997, playing semi-professionally whilst working as an engineer in the week.
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Paddy Kenny played a total of eight games for the "Seasiders".
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Paddy Kenny initially joined Neil Warnock's Sheffield United on loan as cover for injured keeper Simon Tracey.
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Paddy Kenny was eating burgers, pizzas and chips - and that was in the same day.
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In November 2006, despite being told by club manager Neil Warnock to keep a low profile, Paddy Kenny went for a night out in Halifax.
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Paddy Kenny became involved in a drunken brawl outside a curry house with a former friend, who admitted to having an affair with Kenny's wife.
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Paddy Kenny began to voice disquiet over his contract situation at the end of 2008, despite manager Kevin Blackwell insisting that the club were set to open talks on a new deal.
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Only a few weeks after signing a contract extension it was reported that Paddy Kenny had failed a drug test after the previous season's play-off semi-final.
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Paddy Kenny tested positive for ephedrine, a banned substance, believed to have been contained in a cough medicine he bought over the counter.
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Paddy Kenny was not allowed to go to Bramall Lane, so had to train on his own away from his teammates and coaches.
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Paddy Kenny continued to remain Rangers number one keeper in their first season back in the Premier League, making 33 starts and keeping seven clean sheets.
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The texts were reported to have mocked the club's poor first result of the season and, in particular, the performance of Green; Paddy Kenny subsequently had his Twitter account deleted.
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Paddy Kenny signed for Leeds United on a three-year contract in July 2012, linking up with manager Neil Warnock for a fourth time in his career.
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Paddy Kenny wasn't named in a matchday squad after the signing of Jack Butland, with goalkeeper Alex Cairns favoured ahead of Paddy Kenny as the club's second choice goalkeeper.
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On 30 June 2014, Paddy Kenny was left out of Leeds' two week pre-season training camp to Santa Cristina in Italy.
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Paddy Kenny signed for Bolton Wanderers on a short-term deal on 19 September 2014 to provide competition for Andy Lonergan after Adam Bogdan was ruled out with injury.
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On 19 January 2015, Bolton confirmed that Paddy Kenny had left the club at the expiration of his contract.
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On 20 January 2015, Paddy Kenny joined Ipswich Town on a short-term deal.
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On 6 November 2015, Paddy Kenny joined Bury on a short-term contract.
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Paddy Kenny cancelled his contract after 13 days due to a calf injury, saying he did not wish to take money off the club if he was unable to play.
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In January 2017, Paddy Kenny left Sixfields due to new manager Justin Edinburgh appointing David Kerslake as his new assistant manager.
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Paddy Kenny made one further appearance for the Miners in the FA Vase, starting against Ashton Athletic before again being substituted.
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Paddy Kenny won seven caps before deciding to retire from international football in 2007, asking then manager Steve Staunton not to consider him for selection to allow him to sort out personal issues.