David Richard Kydd (born 22 December 1945) is an English former footballer who played as a wing half.

David Kydd
Personal information
Full name David Richard Kydd[1]
Date of birth (1945-12-22) 22 December 1945 (age 78)[1]
Place of birth Penge, England
Position(s) Wing half
Striker
Youth career
Brighton & Hove Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1963–1966 Brighton & Hove Albion 2 (0)
1966 Chelmsford City
1966–1968 Margate
1968 Dartford 19 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Kydd began his career in the youth ranks at Brighton & Hove Albion, making his debut for the first team in a Sussex Senior Cup game. On 21 September 1965, Kydd made his debut for Brighton in a 2–1 loss against Ipswich Town in the League Cup, before making his Football League debut against Millwall in a 2–2 home draw four days later. In the summer of 1966, Kydd signed for Chelmsford City. In October 1966, following a recommendation from former Chelmsford player Peter Gillott, Kydd joined Margate. On 29 October 1966, Kydd scored twice on his debut in a 4–0 win against Dunstable Town. In his fourth game for the club, Kydd scored a hat-trick in an 8–0 win against Tunbridge Wells on 12 November 1966. In February 1968, Kydd signed for Dartford.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "David Kydd". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  2. ^ "David Kydd". Margate Football Club History. Retrieved 15 February 2019.