ℹ️ PERS. INFORMATION

⚽️ CLUB HISTORY

Club	Years
Leigh Genesis FC	Youth – 2014
Rhyl FC	2014 – 2015
Prestatyn Town FC	2015 – 2018
Connah’s Quay Nomads FC	2018 – 2019
Cefn Druids AFC	2019
Prestatyn Town FC	2019 – 2020
Caernarfon Town FC	2020 – 2021
Flint Town United FC	2021 – 2022
Ashton United FC	2022 – 2023
Connah’s Quay Nomads FC	2023 –

Interview:

Introduce yourself…

My name is Jack Kenny and I play for Connah’s Quay Nomads.

How would you describe your playing style? How do you think it complements the team’s tactics?

I’ve always been a striker who’s enjoyed playing off the defenders shoulder and threaten in behind. Pace has always been a strength of mine so I’ve always used that to my advantage on a football pitch. However, I’m 33 and pace slows the older you get! I don’t mind holding the ball up and been down that more and more this season. This compliments our current system when we play 4-3-3 as part of my role as a central striker is to make it stick up top but that doesn’t always happen!

Growing up, were there any particular players or teams that inspired you to pursue football professionally?

I’ve always been a huge Manchester City supporter (yes, even before we had money!) I used to love watching Shaun Goater when I was younger. However, the striker who really used to inspire me when I was younger was Thierry Henry. I used to love watching him play – his pace, movement and finishing. One of the best strikers to play the game. If only I had his talent!

You’ve played for different football clubs, at which club have you learned the most? And why?

Great question – I’ve been very lucky to play for some great coaches and managers. I’ve played most of my career under Neil Gibson and played for him at 3 separate clubs. Gibbo is a fantastic coach and I’ve always played my best football under him. He has always played using my strengths and created a positive culture and togetherness in the dressing room which has led to some of my best moments in football.

For Flint town United FC, you played 19 official matches and scored a lot of goals. Why did you leave the Silkmen’s after one season?

I really enjoyed my time at Flint and the club has great people involved with the club. I was sad to leave and I hoped we could build on what we did in that season, however the club wanted to go in a different direction and something I couldn’t commit to at the time.

In the 2023/24 season, you played your first European match with Connah’s Quay Nomads FC. How important was that moment for you, and the club?

It was a great experience and playing in Europe is an experience no one can take away from you. We played KA Akureyri form Iceland who were a very strong outfit. This season we played NK Bravo – to go over to Slovenia and win against all odds was fantastic. Up there with one of the best memories in football.

What has been the most challenging match you’ve played for Connah’s Quay Nomads, and how did you and the team overcome it?

Playing NK Bravo in the home leg in Europe was a difficult game. They scored in the final few minutes of the 90 to take it to extra time. They then scored in extra time which was very tough to take. That was a very difficult game and one that took a while to overcome. We re-grouped and we pulled each other through with the togetherness of the group.

What goals do you have for yourself over the next few seasons? Are there any personal milestones you’d like to achieve?

As mentioned above I’m 33 now and certainly no spring chicken anymore. To be honest, I like to take each game as it comes and be the very best version of myself every time I step over the white line. I’d love to go and win the Welsh Cup again. That was a special day and we have a quarter final game this weekend. Hopefully we can go all the way.

Finally, do you have any advice for young players hoping to follow in your footsteps?

The best advice I can give is to not be too hard on yourself but don’t get too ahead of yourself. Stay humble, work hard and enjoy it. It flies by!