Paddy Kenny, born on May seventeenth, nineteen seventy-eight, in Halifax, West Yorkshire, is a former professional footballer renowned for his role as a goalkeeper. After beginning his career with Bradford Park Avenue, he turned professional in the summer of nineteen ninety-eight by signing with Bury under the management of Neil Warnock.
Kenny's career flourished at Sheffield United, where he reunited with Warnock in two thousand two. During his tenure, he achieved significant milestones, including participation in League Cup and FA Cup semi-finals, two play-off finals, and ultimately, promotion to the Premier League in the two thousand five to two thousand six season.
In two thousand ten, Kenny joined Queens Park Rangers, marking yet another collaboration with Warnock. His first season at QPR saw him secure his second promotion to the Premier League and earn his first Championship winners medal. He continued as the first-choice goalkeeper, helping the team avoid relegation on the final day of the following season.
After his time at QPR, Kenny signed with Leeds United in two thousand twelve, where he spent two years before moving on to brief stints with Bolton Wanderers, Oldham Athletic on loan, Ipswich Town, Bury, and Rotherham United. Currently, he serves as the goalkeeping coach at Matlock Town, sharing his extensive experience with the next generation of players.