Kerry Mayo
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 September 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Haywards Heath, England[1] | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Newhaven | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1995–2009 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 413 | (12) |
| 2008 | → Lewes (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2010– | Newhaven | 17 | (11) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12 May 2009. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Kerry Mayo (born 21 September 1977) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left back.
Career
Born in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, Mayo was a trainee with Brighton & Hove Albion and signed a professional contract with them in July 1996. He played over 400 games for the club, becoming one of its longest-serving players. Mayo's wife is also named Kerry, leading Brighton fans to sing 'Two Kerry Mayos, there's only two Kerry Mayos', a homage to their earlier song about Gary Stevens.
On 6 May 2008, it was confirmed that Mayo, along with experienced trio Guy Butters, Gary Hart and Paul Reid had been released from the club by then manager Dean Wilkins.[2] Hart and Mayo signed new contracts after impressing during pre-season under new manager Micky Adams.[3]
In September 2008 Mayo joined Conference National team Lewes on loan for a month.[4] Mayo returned to Brighton on 10 October after suffering cruciate knee ligament damage[5]
It was announced on 12 May 2009, that Mayo would be leaving Brighton after the expiry of his contract at the end of June 2009.[6] During his 14 years at Brighton, Mayo played in 413 league & cup games and scored 12 goals. On 14 July 2009, Mayo announced his retirement from professional football after failing to recover from a groin/hip injury.[7]
On 18 November 2010, Mayo decided to join his local side Newhaven where he scored in a 4-2 win over Pease Pottage[8]
References
- ↑ Hugman, Barry J. (ed) (2008). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2008–09. Mainstream. ISBN 978-1-84596-324-8.
- ↑ Albion release experienced quartet The Argus, 6 May 2008. Retrieved 6 May 2008
- ↑ Hart and Mayo offered new contracts, BBC Sport, 24 July 2008. Retrieved 28 July 2008
- ↑ Sussex Express, 9 September 2008. Retrieved 9 September 2008
- ↑ Team News for Leeds Trip, Seagulls World, 10 October 2008. Retrieved 10 October 2008
- ↑ New Deals for Three, Seagulls World, 12 May 2009. Retrieved 12 May 2009
- ↑ Kerry Mayo is weighing up his options after a forced retirement, Give Me Football, 14 July 2009. Retrieved 14 July 2009
- ↑ Mayo Joins Newhaven FC North Stand Chat, 26 November 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2010
External links
- Kerry Mayo career statistics at Soccerbase
- Kerry Mayo profile on Brighton & Hove Albion official website