A former Sheffield United and Harrogate Town defender has won £1 million on the lottery.
Footage of former Sheffield United footballer Terry Kennedy has emerged online after he won £1 million on the lottery.
The 28-year-old became a viral sensation after his stunned response to lottery winnings emerged online.
With the phone on loudspeaker, Kennedy listens to the lottery spokesperson as they announce the footballer's winnings amount to £1 million.
Stunned by the life-changing announcement, Kennedy leans back in his chair in amazement whilst his coworkers celebrate by screaming and shouting.
The footballer played for Sheffield United as a youth before playing as part of Cambridge United, Alfreton, Harrogate Town teams before finally playing for Guiseley in 2018.
Guiseley AFC is locally known as a family-friendly football club playing in the Vanarama National League North, based in the Leeds and Bradford areas. The ex-United player spent a number of months playing for the team before retiring from the sport.
The popular member of the team was often described as the ‘Ginger John Terry’ by former Guiseley coach Chris Morgan Kennedy.
Terry Kennedy made friends with England player Harry Maguire during his football career. / Image: Harry Maguire, Twitter
According to reports, the footballer departed from Guiseley AFC in October 2018 with "mutual consent due to work and personal commitments".
The viral video of the former player finding his seven-figure win has appeared online, but the former Sheffield United footballer has not personally taken to social media to confirm the winning.
Winning the lottery is a once-in-a-lifetime achievement.
According to reports, you are five times more likely to be struck by lightning, 64 times more likely to be crushed by a meteorite and 4,000 times more likely to win an Oscar than you are to win a jackpot.
Chances of winning the lottery are very slim, and whilst Kennedy didn't manage to bag the jackpot win, the sum will still be a life changing amount to Kennedy.
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Leeds to make history as the host for Tour de France Femmes 2027
It’s official: both the male and female Tour de France are coming to Leeds and nine other destinations across the UK in 2027.
As one of the biggest locations on the list, it’s a big sporting landmark for us Leeds lot.
Confirmed on Thursday, 15 January, the men’s race will be passing through Leeds next summer whilst the Tour de France Femmes (TdFF) will be hosted here.
Revealing the news in an exciting announcement video on social media, you can see the other cities and towns that the world-famous endurance event will be hitting here:
It’s been more than a decade since the Tour de France last took place in the UK, with London and Yorkshire hosting three stages of the biggest date on the annual cycling calendar back in 2014.
Fast forward a dozen years, and not only will they both be participating again, but Great Britain will see dual Grand Départs for men and women for the very first time.
You can see the full route map broken down below.
🇬🇧 Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, London 🇬🇧
💛 Grand Départ Great Britain 2027: in the footsteps of the pioneers!
— Le Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (@LeTourFemmes) January 15, 2026
Speaking in an official press release, race director Christian Prudhomme said: “The UK has always welcomed the Tour with passion and pride, and the route details we are revealing today reflect the beauty and diversity of Britain’s terrain.”
"Bringing both Grand Départs here is a testament to the strength of our partnership with British Cycling and the enthusiasm of the UK.”
TdFF counterpart, Marion Rousse, added: “The UK has played an important role in the history of women’s cycling, with champions such as Lizzie Deignan.
“Starting the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in Leeds is a strong choice, closely linked to this heritage and to the enthusiasm of a public that knows and loves the Tour. These stages clearly reflect the race’s ambition: to continue growing women’s cycling and to inspire future generations.”
Leeds confirm signing of Brighton youngster on loan
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Leeds United have confirmed another January signing, bringing in Brighton and Hove Albion youngster Facundo Buonanotte on loan until the end of the season.
An exciting little deal that adds even further strength in depth to their attacking options.
The Argentinian attacking midfielder, who has often been deployed as a winger, has already shown plenty of early promise at his parent club, not to mention further impressing as a loanee at Leicester City during the 2024/25 season.
Buonanotte was loaned out to Chelsea last year, but only made a total of four appearances during the spell, and will now spend the remainder of the current campaign with Daniel Farke's Leeds.
Being unveiled at the Thorp Arch training centre on Thursday, 15 January, the 21-year-old forward is among what The Whites will hope is set to be fresh batch of signings this transfer window, with the team being linked with a number of names this winter.
One player who is set to arrive at Elland Road imminently is Leeds United fellow youth talent, Leonard Ngenge - a Nigerian defender who signed a pre-contract ahead of his 18th birthday.
Meanwhile, Buonanotte is set become just the fourth South American international to represent the Yorkshire club (bonus points if you can name the others).
Penning a short-term temporary contract, it is not thought that the deal for the Rosario Central academy product involves an option to buy.
Chelsea had actually hijacked his transfer back in the summer following an initial approach from Leeds, but has ultimately struggled for game time at Stamford Bridge in 25/26.
Looks like he's made a better decision this time around.
The Argentine prospect enjoyed the best term of his professional career with the Foxes, scoring half a dozen times and assisting three times in 35 appearances.
He will wear the number 40 shirt.
In case you haven't seen a showreel of finishes and assists before, you can see some Facundo Buonanotte highlights during his breakout period for Brighton HERE.
Happy with your newest recruit, Leeds fans, or do you still want some more names coming in before you're satisfied?
Sophie Smith -
17th November 2021 
