 He made regular appearances during January 2000, but his season ended after he suffered a torn cartilage during a 2–0 home defeat by Wigan Athletic on 1 April.He made 10 appearances during the 1999–00 season.Kennedy was injured and out of favour under new manager Ray Lewington during the 2000–01 season and made just two appearances before being released on 20 March 2001.