Former Middlesbrough, Bradford City and Carlisle United player retires aged 38
09/30/2024 03:57 AM
Former Middlesbrough, Bradford City and Carlisle United player Jason Kennedy has retired at the age of 38, as confirmed on his X account.
The ex-Football League midfielder has made the tough decision to call time on his playing career. It remains to be seen at this stage what lies in store for him next.
Kennedy, who is from Roseworth in the North East, went on to make over 550 appearances in all competitions, scoring 57 goals. He has most recently been playing in the Northern Premier League for Marske United but has now announced he will be stepping away.
He has posted on X: “After taking some time to reflect on my career, I’d just like to say a massive thank you to my Family, Agent, Clubs, Managers, Coaches, Players & Fans. Without your support I couldn’t have lived my dream. You helped provide me with the best memories. Thank you.”
Former Middlesbrough, Bradford City and Carlisle United man retires
Kennedy started out at Middlesbrough and rose up through their academy ranks.
He was a regular for Boro at various different youth levels before he made his first-team debut back in 2004 against Fulham.
Six appearances followed on for him, four of which came in the Premier League, before he was loaned out to Bury, Boston United and Livingston to get some experience under his belt.
Kennedy went on to have permanent spells at Darlington and Rochdale before Bradford City came calling.
He played 37 games for the Bantams during his two-year stint at Valley Parade when they were in League One.
Carlisle United swooped in for him in 2015 and he became a key player for the Cumbrian outfit. He made 107 outings before dropping into non-league.
Kennedy has since featured for Hartlepool United, Spennymoor Town and Marske United.
What now?
He will be weighing up what to do next, whether that be stay in football or do something else.
His former team Middlesbrough are currently sat in 8th in the Championship table under Michael Carrick.
Meanwhile, Bradford City and Carlisle United battle it out in League Two these days.
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