Sandy Kennon

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Neil Sandilands 'Sandy' Kennon (b. 26 November 1933 near Johannesburg, South Africa) is a former professional footballer. His position was goalkeeper.

After beginning his career in his native South Africa where he played for Umbilo FC, Berea Park and Queen's Park, he was spotted by Huddersfield Town while playing for Rhodesia. He signed for the Terriers in 1956 and stayed there for three years before joining Norwich City in early 1959. Kennon was a member of the legendary Norwich team that reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 1959 as a third division team and he played in both of the semi-final matches against Luton Town, having replaced the injured Ken Nethercott after the 6th round tie against Sheffield United. The following season, he played a key role as Norwich won promotion to division two of the Football League.

Kennon went on to play for Colchester United and Lowestoft Town before retiring. He was a bookmaker for many years after he stopped playing and also, for a while, had his own band called 'Sandy Kennon and the Blazers'.

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• Canary Citizens by Mark Davage, John Eastwood, Kevin Platt, published by Jarrold Publishing, (2001), ISBN 0-7117-2020-7