| 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). |
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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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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.
After retiring from competitive football, Stead is a taxi driver based in Harlow, Essex.[4]