Antony Kay

For the footballer of the 1960s, see Tony Kay.
Antony Kay
Personal information
Full name Antony Roland Kay[1]
Date of birth (1982-10-21) 21 October 1982
Place of birth Barnsley, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position Defender / Midfielder
Club information
Current team
Milton Keynes Dons
Number 6
Youth career
Barnsley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2000–2007 Barnsley 174 (12)
2007–2009 Tranmere Rovers 82 (17)
2009–2012 Huddersfield Town 97 (10)
2012– Milton Keynes Dons 138 (6)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:03, 24 March 2016 (UTC).

† Appearances (goals)

Antony Roland Kay (born 21 October 1982) is an English professional footballer. He currently plays for Milton Keynes Dons in Football League One, as a defender. Kay has also played in a midfield role at previous clubs.

Career

Barnsley

Born in Barnsley, Kay began his career at Barnsley; from his school years, he rose through the ranks to make his first team debut for the club on 12 August 2000 at Oakwell against Norwich City.

In the 2005–06 season he scored the fourth and final Barnsley penalty in the play-off final penalty shootout against Swansea City, in which Barnsley gained promotion to the Championship. At the time of his departure, he was vice-captain of the side, and was the club's longest serving player.

Tranmere Rovers

He was released at the end of the 2006–07 season, and subsequently signed a two-year deal with League One side Tranmere Rovers. He scored 7 goals in his first season at the club, including the fans goal of the season on Boxing Day against Carlisle United. He made 30 league appearances in his first season at Prenton Park, playing mainly in his natural position of centre back.[2]

He opened his account for the 2008–09 season with a spectacular volley from outside the box in the 4–1 win over Northampton Town. He became a lethal midfielder during that season, which saw Tranmere miss out on the play-offs on the final day of the season.

Huddersfield Town

After his contract at Prenton Park ran out, he was signed by fellow League One side Huddersfield Town on 29 May 2009 on a two-year deal, taking up the number 8 shirt vacated by Jon Worthington. He made his debut in the 2–2 draw against Southend United at Roots Hall on 8 August 2009. He scored his first goal for the club in the 3–1 win over Southampton at the Galpharm Stadium on 15 August. Kay went on to make 40 league appearances, scoring six times as they made the League One Play-Offs before exiting after a 2–0 defeat in the second leg away at Millwall. On 18 May, he scored the winning penalty in a shootout against Bournemouth in the Play-Off semi final second leg at the Galpharm Stadium that sent Huddersfield Town to Old Trafford. Kay signed a new two-year deal on 5 July 2011.[3]

Milton Keynes Dons

Kay signed for Milton Keynes Dons on 10 August 2012, on a two-year-deal. Assigned the number 24 shirt, Kay made his debut for The Dons, just two days after penning his contract, in a 1–1 draw against Cheltenham Town in the League Cup. The tie went to a penalty shootout and Kay converted the Dons' fourth penalty as his side went on to win 5–3 in the shootout. However, he was sent off in injury time of the Dons' opening league game, a 2–0 home win over Oldham Athletic.

Honours

Career statistics

As of 24 March 2016.
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Barnsley 2000–01[4] Division One 70000070
2001–02[5] Division One 10000010
2002–03[6] Division Two 16000001[lower-alpha 1]0170
2003–04[7] Division Two 43351102[lower-alpha 1]0514
2004–05[8]
League One 39610201[lower-alpha 1]0436
2005–06[9]
League One 36130204[lower-alpha 2]0451
2006–07[10]
Championship 3210010331
Total 1741191608019712
Tranmere Rovers
2007–08[11]
League One 38641001[lower-alpha 1]0437
2008–09[12]
League One 441141104[lower-alpha 1]05312
Total 82178210509619
Huddersfield Town 2009–10[13] League One 40630203[lower-alpha 3]0486
2010–11[14] League One 27341108[lower-alpha 4]1405
2011–12[15] League One 28110002[lower-alpha 1]0311
Total 9510813013111912
Milton Keynes Dons 2012–13 League One 33160201[lower-alpha 1]0421
2013–14 League One 30220101[lower-alpha 1]0342
2014–15 League One 451103000491
2015–16 Championship 3021010322
Total 138610070201576
Career Totals 4894435417028156949

References

  1. Hugman, Barry J. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 339. ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
  2. Tranmere net ex-Barnsley man Kay
  3. "Cadamarteri and Kay agree new contracts to stay at Huddersfield". Yorkshire Post. 5 July 2011. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
  4. "Barnsley 2000/2001 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2012-02-03.
  5. "Barnsley 2001/2002 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  6. "Barnsley 2002/2003 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  7. "Barnsley 2003/2004 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
  8. "Barnsley 2004/2005 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  9. "Barnsley 2005/2006 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  10. "Barnsley 2006/2007 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
  11. "Tranmere 2007/2008 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  12. "Barnsley 2008/2009 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  13. "Huddersfield 2009/2010 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  14. "Huddersfield 2010/2011 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
  15. "Huddersfield 2011/2012 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2013-02-03.

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