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Kevin Hunt
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Full name Kevin Hunt
Position(s) Midfield
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 Retired

Kevin Hunt (born in Chatham, July 4 1975) is a former English professional football player. He was most famously captain of Bohemian F.C.

Early Career

Hunt started his career with Queens Park Rangers. He has also played for Gillingham, Hong Kong Rangers and in Singapore.

Bohemians

In December 1998, Hunt made his debut for Bohemians at Turners Cross against Cork City F.C.. Hunt quickly established himself as a dominant force in the Eircom League, helping to steer a struggling Bohemians side away from relegation to the Eircom League First Division.

The following season Bohemians evolved into one of the leading forces in Irish football, with the club coming close to the league title and losing in the FAI Cup Final in a replay to Shelbourne.

The Double

The following season, 2000/01, Hunt became club captain and led Bohemians through the greatest season in its history. In the early season Bohemians progressed in the UEFA Cup, with impressive results including victories in Scotland against Aberdeen and in Germany against Kaiserslautern, before guiding the club to its first league title since 1978. One week later Hunt led the team out in Tolka Park for the FAI Cup Final, which Bohemians won, capping a historic Double for the club.

While the 2001/02 season was disappointing for the champions, Hunt earned a runners up medal in the FAI Cup.

Another Title

Hunt put this setback behind him in the following season as he won his second league winners medal as Bohemians impressively won the league from start to finish. He was also voted eircom league Player of the Year for 2003 at the FAI's annual awards ceremony.

Kevin made 282 league appearances for Bohs scoring 21 goals.

Retirement

Kevin sadly retired from football on the 17th July, 2008 due to family circumstances, having made a total of 364 appearances for the club, scoring 22 goals in the process.

Honours

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