Jimmy Kennedy (footballer)

James John Kennedy (8 May 1883 – 20 July 1947) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Celtic, Brighton & Hove Albion, Leeds City, Stockport County, Tottenham Hotspur, Swindon Town, Norwich City, Watford and Gillingham.

[1] Kennedy played for Celtic and Brighton & Hove Albion before joining Leeds City in 1906.

[4] Kennedy featured in 13 matches and scored once in his career at White Hart Lane,[5] which was followed by short spells at Swindon Town and Norwich City.

[6] He then joined Watford,[2] captaining them to the Southern League title in 1914–15 after his predecessor Alex Stewart enlisted for military service.

[7] He joined Brentford during the First World War and played as a guest for Aidrieonians and St Mirren.