Dean Keenan

Dean Matthew Keenan (born 15 October 1985, Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish former footballer who is currently assistant manager at Troon.[1] He previously played for Ayr United and Greenock Morton.[2]

Dean Keenan
Personal information
Full name Dean Matthew Keenan
Date of birth (1985-10-15) 15 October 1985
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Troon (assistant manager)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2008 Greenock Morton 53 (1)
2007–2008 → Ayr United (loan) 15 (0)
2008–2012 Ayr United 76 (2)
2011 → Kirkintilloch Rob Roy (loan) 3 (0)
2012–2021 Troon ? (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 October 2019

Early life

Keenan grew up in Mosspark on Glasgow's Southside and attended Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School and later Lourdes Secondary School. Keenan began his professional football career at Greenock Morton in 2002.

Playing career

Greenock Morton

After signing for Morton in the summer of 2002, Keenan made his début for the club in a cup-tie against Queen of the South and was subsequently shown a red card following his tackle on former Celtic winger Brian McLaughlin.[3] During his spell at Cappielow, Keenan operated in a number of roles but mainly either in defence or midfield.

Ayr United

Keenan was loaned out to Second Division side Ayr United during the January 2008 transfer window.[4] He joined Ayr United permanently in May 2008.[5]

Keenan scored in the Ayrshire derby.[6] In season 2010-11 he had a cruciate knee ligament injury. He was signed on again for season 2011-12.

In October 2011, as he was due to have cartilage surgery, he was loaned out to Scottish Junior Football West Premier League side Kirkintilloch Rob Roy until January 2012.[7] He was released by Ayr United in early 2012.

Troon

After being released by Ayr, Keenan signed for Junior side Troon.[8]

Keenan was appointed Player/Assistant Manager in June 2019.[9]

Honours

Greenock Morton
2006–07

Individual
  • Troon Player of the Year: 1
2017-18

References
  1. "Dean Keenan - Troon FC". Archived from the original on 4 July 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  2. "Dean Keenan | Football Stats | No Club | Age 36 | 2002-2012 | Soccer Base". Soccerbase.com. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  3. "Queen of the South 1-0 Morton". News.bbc.co.uk. 12 August 2002. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
  4. "Miller (sic) and Keenan to exit Morton". BBC Sport. 24 December 2007. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
  5. "Ayr snap up Walker and Keenan". BBC Sport. 21 May 2008. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
  6. "Ayr United 2–2 Kilmarnock". BBC Sport. 10 January 2009. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
  7. Wilson, Mike (14 October 2011). "Ayr United Look To Home Double To Lift Them Up The Table". Ayrshire Post. Retrieved 26 December 2011.
  8. "Keenan joins Troon". Scottish Football League. 10 February 2012. Archived from the original on 9 September 2012. Retrieved 11 February 2012.
  9. "NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM UNVEILED – Troon Football Club". Archived from the original on 9 July 2019. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
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