David Kaye (footballer)

David Nicholas Kaye (born 14 November 1959, in Huddersfield) was a professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played in The Football League for Chester City.

David Kaye
Personal information
Full name David Nicholas Kaye
Date of birth (1959-11-14) 14 November 1959 (age 64)
Place of birth Huddersfield, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–19?? Rotherham United
19??–1985 Mexborough Town
1985 Chester City 10 (0)
1985–1986 Denaby United
1986–1987 Scarborough 17 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Kaye began his career as an apprentice with Rotherham United, where he turned professional in November 1977. However, he failed to make a league appearance for the Millers and played non-league football for Mexborough Town before returning to The Football League when he joined Chester City in March 1985. He played in Chester's final seven games of the 1984–1985 season and then played three league games and a League Cup tie early the following season. Kaye lost his place to John Butcher and Chester then signed another goalkeeper in Ray Cashley.

Kaye moved on to Denaby United, before joining Scarborough. He played 17 times as they won the GM Vauxhall Conference title in 1986–1987 but did not play for the club again after promotion.

Honours edit

Scarborough

GM Vauxhall Conference champions: 1986–1987 (17 apps).

References edit

  • Sumner, Chas (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City F.C. 1885–1997. Yore Publications. ISBN 1-874427-52-6.
  • Hardman, John (2004). Alliance to Conference 1979–2004: The First 25 Years. Tony Williams Publications Ltd. ISBN 1-869833-52-X.