Scott Kay
Scott John David Kay (born 18 September 1989) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays for Ashton United .
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Scott John David Kay[1] | ||
Date of birth | 18 September 1989 | ||
Place of birth | Denton, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 10.5 in (1.79 m) | ||
Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Ashton United | ||
Youth career | |||
2003–2009 | Manchester City | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009–2011 | Manchester City | 0 | (0) |
2011–2012 | Macclesfield Town | 15 | (0) |
2012–2013 | Huddersfield Town | 0 | (0) |
2013 | → Southport (loan) | 16 | (0) |
2013–2014 | Macclesfield Town | 27 | (0) |
2014–2015 | Southport | 27 | (1) |
2015 | Mossley | ||
2015–2018 | FC United of Manchester | 103 | (2) |
2018– | Ashton United | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 2 October 2018 |
Career
Kay, a lifelong Manchester City fan, started career coming through the Manchester City youth system, failing to make an appearance for the first team.[2]
Macclesfield Town
He signed for Football League Two side Macclesfield Town on 25 June 2011 on a free transfer after being released by City.[3] He made his professional debut on 6 August 2011, in the opening day defeat to Dagenham & Redbridge at Moss Rose.[4] In May 2012, Kay was released by Macclesfield due to the expiry of his contract.[5]
Huddersfield Town
After impressing trial over the summer catching the eye of Huddersfield Development Squad coach Steve Eyre who he had worked with at Manchester City, Kay was offered a short-term deal with the club to play in the Development Squad for the 2012–13 season.[6]
Southport
Kay joined Southport in January 2013 and went on to make 16 appearances for the club in the second half of the 2012–13 season.
Return to Macclesfield Town
On 8 August 2013, Scott re signed for Macclesfield Town after having been on trial with the club in pre-season.[7]
Return to Southport
Scott returned to Southport on the 18 June 2014 ahead of the 2014–15 season, after his contract at Macclesfield Town expired.
FC United of Manchester
He played three seasons for the club leaving in 2018.[8]
Ashton United
In October 2018 he joined Ashton United.[9]
References
- "Professional retain list & free transfers: 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. p. 78. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2014.
- "Manchester City profile". 7 August 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2011.
- "Silkmen sign Scott Kay". 25 June 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2011.
- "Macclesfield 0–1 Dag & Red". BBC News. 6 August 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2011.
- "Retained List Announced". Macclesfield Town. 22 May 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
- http://www.htafc.com/news/article/first-team-news-dev-squad-signings-351716.aspx?pageView=full#anchored
- "Macclesfield sign Danny Whitaker, Danny Rowe & Scott Kay". BBC Sport. 8 August 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
- FC United Squad update: Baird and Kay, fc-utd.co.uk, 28 September 2018
- http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/ashtonunited/news/scott-kay-becomes-a-robin-2361600.html
External links
- Scott Kay at Soccerbase