Micky Stead

Michael John Stead (born 28 February 1957 in West Ham) is an English former professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Swansea City, Southend United, Doncaster Rovers, Fisher Athletic, Dagenham & Redbridge Chelmsford City and Heybridge Swifts.^[2]

Micky Stead

Personal information
Full name	Michael John Stead
Date of birth	(1957-02-28) 28 February 1957 (age 68)
Place of birth	West Ham, England
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
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)
1985–1988	Doncaster Rovers	85	(0)
1988–1989	Fisher Athletic	?	(?)
1989–1991	Chelmsford City
1991–1993	Heybridge Swifts
1993–1994	Dagenham & Redbridge
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.^[3] The full back made 15 senior appearances for the Spurs between 1976–77.^[4] 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 1988,^[5] Stead joined non-league club Fisher Athletic. He later played for Chelmsford City, Dagenham & Redbridge and Heybridge Swifts.

Post–football career

After retiring from competitive football, Stead is a taxi driver based in Harlow, Essex.^[6]