Date of birth | 18 May 1958 |
Place of birth | Liverpool |
Nationality | English |
Position | Midfielder/Forward |
Gayle was Liverpool's first black player and, despite making few appearances achieved cult status due to his work ethic.
A long-term member of Liverpool's second string, Gayle joined United on loan to cover for an injury to Kevin Keegan.
Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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Liverpool | 01 Nov 1977 | 01 Jan 1983 | |
Birmingham City | 01 Jan 1983 | 01 Aug 1984 | |
Sunderland | 01 Aug 1984 | 01 Mar 1987 | |
Stoke City | 01 Mar 1987 | 01 Jul 1987 | |
Blackburn Rovers | 01 Jul 1987 | 01 Aug 1992 |
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1980-81 | Liverpool | European Cup | 1 |
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1980-81 | Liverpool | League Division One | 3 | 1 |
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1982-83 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 8 | 2 |
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1984-85 | Sunderland | League Cup | 1 |
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1987-88 | Blackburn Rovers | League Division One and Two Play-Offs | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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15 May 1988 | Blackburn Rovers v Chelsea | L | 0-2 | League Division One and Two Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
18 May 1988 | Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers | L |
4-1 Agg: 6-1 |
League Division One and Two Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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1983-84 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 3 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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18 Apr 1984 | England v Italy | W | 3-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Semi-final |
17 May 1984 | Spain v England | W | 0-1 | UEFA Under-21 | Final |
24 May 1984 | England v Spain | W | 2-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Final |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.