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Micky Stead Personal information Full name Michael John Stead Date of birth February 28, 1957 Place of birth West Ham, England Playing position Fullback Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 1974–1977 Tottenham Hotspur 15 (0) 1977 →Swansea City (loan) 5 (0) 1978–1985 Southend United 298 (4) 1985–1987 Doncaster Rovers 85 (0) 1987–? Fisher Athletic ? (?) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).Michael John 'Micky' Stead (b.28 February 1957 in West Ham) is a former English professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Swansea City, Southend United, Doncaster Rovers and Fisher Athletic.[1]
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Playing career
Stead joined Tottenham Hotspur as an apprentice in November 1974. He made his first class debut against Stoke City on 26 February 1976.[2] The full back made 15 senior appearances for the Spurs between 1976–77.[3] In February 1977 Stead had a loan spell at Swansea City where he featured in five matches. Stead transferred to Southend United in September 1978 and went on to score four goals in 298 games between 1978–85. Doncaster Rovers manager Dave Cusack signed Stead in November 1985 and played in a further 85 matches as player/coach. After leaving Belle Vue in 1987, Stead joined non-league club Fisher Athletic.
Post–football career
After retiring from competitive football, Stead is a taxi driver based in Harlow, Essex.[4]
References
- ^ Hugman, BJ (Ed) The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946-2005 (2005) ISBN 1852916656 p584. Retrieved 8 July 2010
- ^ Stead's debut Retrieved 8 July 2010
- ^ Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 8 July 2010
- ^ Where are they now? Retrieved 8 July 2010
External links
Categories:- 1957 births
- Living people
- People from West Ham
- English footballers
- The Football League players
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players
- Swansea City A.F.C. players
- Southend United F.C. players
- Doncaster Rovers F.C. players
- Fisher Athletic F.C. players
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