Watch the moment former Sheffield United and Harrogate Town defender Terry Kennedy scoops £1M lottery win

Former Sheffield United and Harrogate Town defender Terry Kennedy has been captured on video being told he has won £1MILLION on the lottery.
By Ben McKenna
Published 16th Nov 2021, 23:23 GMT
Updated 17th Nov 2021, 11:42 GMT
LOTTERY WIN: For ex-Sheffield United defender Terry Kennedy.LOTTERY WIN: For ex-Sheffield United defender Terry Kennedy.
LOTTERY WIN: For ex-Sheffield United defender Terry Kennedy.

The 27-year-old, who celebrated his birthday on Monday, was forced to retire early from being a full-time footballer due to injury problems.

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Footage of his lottery win was uploaded to social media with Kennedy anxiously clutching his winning ticket while he listens to confirmation, from what appears to a member of lottery staff, over the phone.

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With the phone on loudspeaker, the confirmation of his seven-figure win was welcomed with celebrations by his co-workers. Kennedy was left in amazement as he stayed in his chair while leaning back and looking at the ceiling.

The Barnsley-born ex-Blade made his United debut in 2011 before leaving the club for Alfreton Town in 2016. In 2017, he made the switch to Harrogate Town before joining Guiseley a year later.

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