Just thinking about this it must have been 20 years ago he was protec. Can anyone remember who were his teammates and what became of them?John Hunt wrote: ↑13 Mar 2025, 23:13 shocked and saddened to be told by Surge of the death of Liam Kenna tonight.
Liam Kenna was a former protec player with Barnet Football Club who played for FCBFCSA when we won the Mitchell Cole Tournament. He is pictured here between Luke and Brett.
He was a championship winning captain of Welwyn Garden City, played for Cockfosters among others and Co authored cricket books with Barnet fan Dan Whiting. He even was the subject of a question on a question of sport.
He was only 36.
Thoughts with his friends and family including his young daughter at this devastating time.
May he Rest In Peace x
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Very sad news RIPJohn Hunt wrote: ↑16 Mar 2025, 14:03Just thinking about this it must have been 20 years ago he was protec. Can anyone remember who were his teammates and what became of them?John Hunt wrote: ↑13 Mar 2025, 23:13 shocked and saddened to be told by Surge of the death of Liam Kenna tonight.
Liam Kenna was a former protec player with Barnet Football Club who played for FCBFCSA when we won the Mitchell Cole Tournament. He is pictured here between Luke and Brett.
He was a championship winning captain of Welwyn Garden City, played for Cockfosters among others and Co authored cricket books with Barnet fan Dan Whiting. He even was the subject of a question on a question of sport.
He was only 36.
Thoughts with his friends and family including his young daughter at this devastating time.
May he Rest In Peace x
He'd have been at Protec at around the same time as Joe Devera, Luke Medley, Joe Tabiri, Nicky Ioannou, James Cole, Chris Doyle, Rickelle Christian, Troy Walsh, Gary Wharton, Marcus Rose, Harry Hunt, Lawrence Constanti, Gianluca Palladino, Dean Mason, Daniel Awolesi, Ryan Mattos, Hussein Isa, all of whom played senior football for us at least at Herts Senior Cup level.
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Thank you. I thought of Devera who I think was our player of the year one season. Didn't realise Harry Hunt was protec.#Beebot wrote: ↑16 Mar 2025, 16:59Very sad news RIPJohn Hunt wrote: ↑16 Mar 2025, 14:03Just thinking about this it must have been 20 years ago he was protec. Can anyone remember who were his teammates and what became of them?John Hunt wrote: ↑13 Mar 2025, 23:13 shocked and saddened to be told by Surge of the death of Liam Kenna tonight.
Liam Kenna was a former protec player with Barnet Football Club who played for FCBFCSA when we won the Mitchell Cole Tournament. He is pictured here between Luke and Brett.
He was a championship winning captain of Welwyn Garden City, played for Cockfosters among others and Co authored cricket books with Barnet fan Dan Whiting. He even was the subject of a question on a question of sport.
He was only 36.
Thoughts with his friends and family including his young daughter at this devastating time.
May he Rest In Peace x
He'd have been at Protec at around the same time as Joe Devera, Luke Medley, Joe Tabiri, Nicky Ioannou, James Cole, Chris Doyle, Rickelle Christian, Troy Walsh, Gary Wharton, Marcus Rose, Harry Hunt, Lawrence Constanti, Gianluca Palladino, Dean Mason, Daniel Awolesi, Ryan Mattos, Hussein Isa, all of whom played senior football for us at least at Herts Senior Cup level.
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Dougie Freedman leaving Palace at end of season for position overseas, speculation of Saudi Arabia.
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I'm hoping to watch St Albans vs Hampton and Richmond tomorrow evening - Revan will be in action
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He is - but did not feature on Saturday
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The Scot is joining Al Diriyah, who will play in the second tier of Saudi football next season having won the Saudi Second Division Group B.
talkSPORT also understands that Freedman would effectively be the head of sport for Diriyah Company, meaning he would possess an expansive role across multiple sports.
It's an unexpected move for Freedman, who looked set to join Manchester United last summer, but Al Diriyah are a club with potential to improve hugely.
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Al Diriyah are owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund [PIF], who also own Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr, Al Ittihad, Al Ahli and reigning Saudi champions Al Hilal.
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Meanwhile, the PIF also led the Saudi takeover of Premier League club Newcastle in 2021.
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Freedman is to begin his new adventure in Saudi Arabia having previously been courted by two of the Premier League's biggest clubs in Man United and Newcastle.
The 50-year-old is said to have turned down Newcastle last summer as they touted him to replace Dan Ashworth, who was poached by Man United.
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Freedman was also linked with Man United in the summer and then again in December following Ashworth's sudden departure from Old Trafford.
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Freedman held the sporting director role at Palace since 2017 having represented them as a player for ten years over two spells. He also managed the club in a brief 18-month stint.
He said: "I would like to extend my thanks to Steve Parish, the other owners and to all the staff, managers and players who have been at the club during my time here.
Freedman played for Palace between 1995-97 and 2000-08
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Freedman played for Palace between 1995-97 and 2000-08Credit: Getty
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"I’ve thoroughly enjoyed learning from and working alongside you all.
"It’s been an honour to represent the club and I am incredibly proud of the work that’s been done, with the Chairman’s support, in growing the football club into its current position.
"To be leaving the club with a squad full of exciting talent led by an excellent manager, I truly believe the foundations are in place to be built upon.
“Finally, a huge thank you to all the fans for your continued support and passion - especially with how you’ve helped new signings and Academy products settle into life at Selhurst Park by supporting and getting behind the team.
"Crystal Palace is and will always remain in my heart, and I will continue to look for results and follow the club’s progress closely.”
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Meanwhile, Palace chairman Parish said: “Dougie has been instrumental in everything we have done over the past eight years and indeed had a huge impact before that as manager and, of course, as a player.
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"I have enjoyed working with him immensely and wish him every success for the future. Dougie leaves behind an excellent and well-structured sporting department that I’m sure will continue to go from strength to strength.”
Al Diriyah are located on the outskirts of Riyadh and boast a 15,000-seater stadium.
Diriyah is the original home of the Saudi royal family and will be a big part of the 2034 World Cup.
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Jack Taylor getting another cap for Ireland
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Mauro Vilhete played 90 minutes of a World Cup qualifier yesterday at left back. Likely the first time he's played there in a long time
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At wythenshawe town v Atherton collieries in nlp 1 west and the very average Jean Louis AkpaAkpro came on as sub for wythenshawe in their last game!
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Was it left back? I had to do some research as had no idea he qualified for São Tomé and Príncipe - highlights here but no sign of him at the back I don't think, and another website had him upfront
https://www.plus.fifa.com/en/player/d18 ... e4dd2fa19a
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Big John Akinde scores against York
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Ex Bee David Gipp, in the over 50's England Veterans squad.
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Jude Belligham's dad Mark is in the squad too. (Though obviously not an ex-Bee).moortownbee wrote: ↑23 Mar 2025, 12:36 Ex Bee David Gipp, in the over 50's England Veterans squad.IMG-20250320-WA0124.jpg
"Oh my god, he's attacking them!"