Howard Gayle
Howard Anthony Gayle (born 18 May 1958) is an English former footballer who played for Birmingham City, Blackburn Rovers, Fulham, Halifax Town, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Sunderland and Stoke City.
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Gayle playing in a charity match for Liverpool in 2010 | |||
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Howard Anthony Gayle | ||
| Date of birth | 18 May 1958 | ||
| Place of birth | Toxteth, Liverpool, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward, winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1974–1977 | Liverpool | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977–1983 | Liverpool | 4 | (1) |
| 1980 | → Fulham (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 1982–1983 | → Newcastle United (loan) | 8 | (2) |
| 1983–1984 | Birmingham City | 46 | (9) |
| 1984–1986 | Sunderland | 48 | (4) |
| 1987 | Stoke City | 6 | (2) |
| 1987–1992 | Blackburn Rovers | 116 | (29) |
| 1992–1993 | Halifax Town | 5 | (0) |
| Total | 247 | (47) | |
| International career | |||
| 1984 | England U21 | 3 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Gayle began his career with Liverpool, becoming the first black player to play for the team. After loan spells with Fulham and Newcastle United he joined Birmingham City in search of regular first team football. He then played for Sunderland and had a short spell in the United States playing indoor football with the Dallas Sidekicks. He returned to England and played for Stoke City, Blackburn Rovers and ended his career with Halifax Town.
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