Antony Kay

Antony Kay

Personal information
Full name	Antony Roland Kay[1]
Date of birth	21 October 1982
Place of birth	Barnsley, England
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position	Defender / Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Bury
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)
2012–2016	Milton Keynes Dons	142	(6)
2016–	Bury	8	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:19, 12 May 2016 (UTC).

Antony Roland Kay (born 21 October 1982) is an English professional footballer who currently plays for English Football League One side Bury. Kay primarily plays as a defender, but 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.

On 12 May 2016, Kay was released from the club after it was announced his contract would not be renewed.^[4]

Bury

On 19 June 2016, Kay joined League One side Bury.^[5] He scored his first goal for Bury in an EFL Trophy tie against Morecambe on 30 August 2016.^[6]

Honours

• Barnsley:
  • Football League One Play-Off Winners: 2005–06
• Huddersfield Town:
  • Football League One Play-Off Winners: 2011–12
• Milton Keynes Dons:
  • Football League One Runners-Up: 2014–15

Career statistics

As of 24 March 2016.

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Barnsley	2000–01[7]	Division One	7	0	0	0	0	0	—		7	0
	2001–02[8]	Division One	1	0	0	0	0	0	—		1	0
	2002–03[9]	Division Two	16	0	0	0	0	0	1[lower-alpha 1]	0	17	0
	2003–04[10]	Division Two	43	3	5	1	1	0	2[lower-alpha 1]	0	51	4
	2004–05[11]	League One	39	6	1	0	2	0	1[lower-alpha 1]	0	43	6
	2005–06[12]	League One	36	1	3	0	2	0	4[lower-alpha 2]	0	45	1
	2006–07[13]	Championship	32	1	0	0	1	0	—		33	1
	Total		174	11	9	1	6	0	8	0	197	12
Tranmere Rovers	2007–08[14]	League One	38	6	4	1	0	0	1[lower-alpha 1]	0	43	7
	2008–09[15]	League One	44	11	4	1	1	0	4[lower-alpha 1]	0	53	12
	Total		82	17	8	2	1	0	5	0	96	19
Huddersfield Town	2009–10[16]	League One	40	6	3	0	2	0	3[lower-alpha 3]	0	48	6
	2010–11[17]	League One	27	3	4	1	1	0	8[lower-alpha 4]	1	40	5
	2011–12[18]	League One	28	1	1	0	0	0	2[lower-alpha 1]	0	31	1
	Total		95	10	8	1	3	0	13	1	119	12
Milton Keynes Dons	2012–13	League One	33	1	6	0	2	0	1[lower-alpha 1]	0	42	1
	2013–14	League One	30	2	2	0	1	0	1[lower-alpha 1]	0	34	2
	2014–15	League One	45	1	1	0	3	0	0	0	49	1
	2015–16	Championship	30	2	1	0	1	0	—		32	2
	Total		138	6	10	0	7	0	2	0	157	6
	Career Totals		489	44	35	4	17	0	28	1	569	49

1. Appearances in Football League Trophy
2. 1 appearance in Football League Trophy, 3 appearances in Football League One play-offs
3. 1 appearance in Football League Trophy, 2 appearances in Football League One play-offs
4. 5 appearances in Football League Trophy, 3 appearances and 1 goal in Football League One play-offs

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. http://www.mkdons.com//news/article/dons-make-decisions-on-players-mk-dons-retained-list-2016-mk-dons-contracts-mk-dons-deals-mk-dons-jordan-spence-mk-dons-antony-kay-mk-dons-matt-upson-mk-dons-nicky-maynard-mk-dons-3109345.aspx?site=desktop
5. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36571022
6. "Report: Bury 4 Morecambe 1". buryfc.co.uk. 30 August 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
7. "Barnsley 2000/2001 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2012-02-03.
8. "Barnsley 2001/2002 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
9. "Barnsley 2002/2003 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
10. "Barnsley 2003/2004 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
11. "Barnsley 2004/2005 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
12. "Barnsley 2005/2006 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
13. "Barnsley 2006/2007 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
14. "Tranmere 2007/2008 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
15. "Barnsley 2008/2009 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
16. "Huddersfield 2009/2010 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
17. "Huddersfield 2010/2011 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
18. "Huddersfield 2011/2012 player appearances". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2013-02-03.

External links

• Antony Kay career statistics at Soccerbase