Dean Keates
| Date of birth | 30 June 1978 |
| Place of birth | Walsall |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Height | 1.67 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Although not always a first choice for Walsall in 2000-01, Dean Keates came back again and again to lift the side when they were in danger of slipping out of the promotion race.
His tackling and use of the ball were inspirational and he also came up with some vital goals, including a penalty against Port Vale, and an in-swinging corner in the Play-Off Semi-Final against Stoke City.
He follows in the Saddlers' tradition of battling all-action midfielders and remains a key member of the squad.
Following his release by Walsall, Dean originally joined Hull City on a non-contract basis in August 2002.
He re-joined his former Tigers boss Jan Molby in February 2004 when he signed for Kidderminster Harriers with a contract to June 2005.
Dean returned to Walsall in January 2006 with a contract to the end of the season.
He joined Peterborough United in July 2007 with a contract to June 2010 that was cancelled in December 2009.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 14 Aug 1996 | 30 Jun 2002 | |
| Hull City | 22 Aug 2002 | 10 Feb 2004 | |
| Kidderminster Harriers | 10 Feb 2004 | 30 Jun 2005 | |
| Lincoln City | 03 Aug 2005 | 31 Jan 2006 | |
| Walsall | 31 Jan 2006 | 30 Jun 2007 | |
| Peterborough United | 12 Jul 2007 | 31 Dec 2009 | |
| Wycombe Wanderers | 21 Jan 2010 | 30 Jun 2010 | |
| Wrexham | 01 Jul 2010 | 30 Jun 2015 | |
| Rhyl | 08 Jul 2015 | 30 Jun 2016 | |
| Rushall Olympic | 19 Jul 2016 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-98 | Walsall | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Walsall | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Walsall | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Walsall | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Walsall | FA Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Walsall | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Walsall | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Walsall | League Division 2 | 21 | 12 |
4 |
4
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1
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| 2000-01 | Walsall | League Division 2 Play-Offs | 2 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2001-02 | Walsall | FA Cup | 1 | 2 |
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| 2001-02 | Walsall | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Walsall | League Division 1 | 6 | 7 |
1 |
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| 2002-03 | Hull City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Hull City | League Division 3 | 36 | 4 |
8
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| 2003-04 | Hull City | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Hull City | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Hull City | League Division 3 | 9 | 5 |
1
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| 2003-04 | Kidderminster Harriers | League Division 3 | 8 | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Kidderminster Harriers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Kidderminster Harriers | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Kidderminster Harriers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Kidderminster Harriers | League Two | 40 | 1 |
5 |
7
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| 2005-06 | Lincoln City | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Lincoln City | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Lincoln City | League Two | 19 | 2 |
4 |
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| 2005-06 | Walsall | League One | 14 | 2 |
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| 2006-07 | Walsall | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Walsall | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Walsall | League Two | 36 | 3 |
13 |
4
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| 2007-08 | Peterborough United | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Peterborough United | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Peterborough United | League Two | 33 | 7 |
5 |
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| 2008-09 | Peterborough United | FA Cup | 5 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Peterborough United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Peterborough United | League One | 37 | 1 |
5 |
3
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| 2009-10 | Peterborough United | League Championship | 2 | 4 |
1 |
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| 2009-10 | Peterborough United | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Wycombe Wanderers | League One | 13 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Wrexham | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2012-13 | Wrexham | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Wrexham | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2014-15 | Wrexham | FA Cup | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 1997 | West Ham United v Walsall | L | 4-1 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 24 Jan 1998 | Manchester United v Walsall | L | 5-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 11 Aug 1998 | Walsall v Queens Park Rangers | D | 0-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 1998 | Queens Park Rangers v Walsall | L |
3-1 Agg: 3-1 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 14 Sep 1999 | Sunderland v Walsall | L | 3-2 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 21 Sep 1999 | Walsall v Sunderland | L |
0-5 Agg: 2-8 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Walsall v Oldham Athletic | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Walsall v Kidderminster Harriers | D | 1-1 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Swindon Town v Walsall | W | 1-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Aug 2000 | Walsall v Oxford United | W | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Walsall v Wigan Athletic | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Kidderminster Harriers v Walsall | W |
0-1 Agg: 1-2 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Bury v Walsall | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Sep 2000 | Luton Town v Walsall | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Walsall v AFC Bournemouth | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Sep 2000 | Walsall v West Ham United | L | 0-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Wrexham v Walsall | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Oct 2000 | Colchester United v Walsall | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Oct 2000 | Walsall v Stoke City | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Brentford v Walsall | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Walsall v Exeter City | W | 4-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Walsall v Northampton Town | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Walsall v Port Vale | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Dec 2000 | Walsall v Barnet | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Walsall v Cambridge United | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Dec 2000 | Oldham Athletic v Walsall | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Jan 2001 | Walsall v Swindon Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Jan 2001 | Walsall v West Ham United | L | 2-3 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Oxford United v Walsall | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Jan 2001 | Walsall v Swansea City | W | 5-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Jan 2001 | Walsall v Rotherham United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Cambridge United v Walsall | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Feb 2001 | Wigan Athletic v Walsall | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Feb 2001 | Stoke City v Walsall | L | 4-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - northern section |
| 17 Feb 2001 | AFC Bournemouth v Walsall | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Walsall v Luton Town | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Walsall v Wrexham | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Notts County v Walsall | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Bristol City v Walsall | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Walsall v Colchester United | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Mar 2001 | Walsall v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 5-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Walsall v Millwall | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Reading v Walsall | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Apr 2001 | Peterborough United v Walsall | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Walsall v Bristol Rovers | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 May 2001 | Port Vale v Walsall | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 May 2001 | Stoke City v Walsall | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 16 May 2001 | Walsall v Stoke City | W |
4-2 Agg: 4-2 |
League Division 2 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 26 May 2001 | Reading v Walsall | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 Play-Offs | Final |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Walsall v West Bromwich Albion | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Preston North End v Walsall | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Aug 2001 | Exeter City v Walsall | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Walsall v Birmingham City | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Aug 2001 | Watford v Walsall | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Crewe Alexandra v Walsall | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Gillingham v Walsall | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Nov 2001 | Wimbledon v Walsall | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Dec 2001 | Barnsley v Walsall | L | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Walsall v Crewe Alexandra | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 08 Jan 2002 | Walsall v Bradford City | W | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Walsall v Preston North End | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Jan 2002 | Charlton Athletic v Walsall | W | 1-2 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 29 Jan 2002 | Walsall v Wimbledon | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | Millwall v Walsall | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Walsall v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 0-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Walsall v Fulham | L | 1-2 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 04 Feb 2006 | Brentford v Walsall | L | 5-0 | League One | |
| 11 Feb 2006 | Walsall v Scunthorpe United | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 14 Feb 2006 | Colchester United v Walsall | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 18 Feb 2006 | Walsall v Oldham Athletic | L | 0-2 | League One | |
| 25 Feb 2006 | Southend United v Walsall | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 25 Mar 2006 | Walsall v Bradford City | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 01 Apr 2006 | Blackpool v Walsall | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 08 Apr 2006 | Walsall v Bristol City | L | 0-3 | League One | |
| 11 Apr 2006 | Walsall v AFC Bournemouth | L | 0-1 | League One | |
| 15 Apr 2006 | Walsall v Port Vale | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 17 Apr 2006 | Doncaster Rovers v Walsall | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 22 Apr 2006 | Walsall v Huddersfield Town | L | 1-3 | League One | |
| 29 Apr 2006 | Gillingham v Walsall | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 06 May 2006 | Walsall v Barnsley | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 05 Aug 2006 | Rochdale v Walsall | W | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 08 Aug 2006 | Walsall v Stockport County | W | 2-0 | League Two | |
| 12 Aug 2006 | Walsall v Hartlepool United | W | 2-0 | League Two | |
| 19 Aug 2006 | Lincoln City v Walsall | D | 2-2 | League Two | |
| 22 Aug 2006 | Plymouth Argyle v Walsall | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 26 Aug 2006 | Walsall v Darlington | W | 1-0 | League Two | |
| 02 Sep 2006 | Barnet v Walsall | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 09 Sep 2006 | Grimsby Town v Walsall | L | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 12 Sep 2006 | Walsall v Peterborough United | W | 5-0 | League Two | |
| 16 Sep 2006 | Walsall v Macclesfield Town | W | 2-0 | League Two | |
| 19 Sep 2006 | Walsall v Bolton Wanderers | L | 1-3 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 23 Sep 2006 | Bristol Rovers v Walsall | W | 1-2 | League Two | |
| 26 Sep 2006 | Shrewsbury Town v Walsall | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 30 Sep 2006 | Walsall v Mansfield Town | W | 4-0 | League Two | |
| 06 Oct 2006 | Chester City v Walsall | D | 0-0 | League Two | |
| 14 Oct 2006 | Walsall v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 2-0 | League Two | |
| 21 Oct 2006 | Accrington Stanley v Walsall | W | 1-2 | League Two | |
| 28 Oct 2006 | Walsall v Milton Keynes Dons | D | 0-0 | League Two | |
| 04 Nov 2006 | Walsall v Torquay United | W | 1-0 | League Two | |
| 13 Nov 2006 | Macclesfield Town v Walsall | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 18 Nov 2006 | Hereford United v Walsall | W | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 21 Nov 2006 | Walsall v Macclesfield Town | L | 0-1 | FA Cup | 1st round replay |
| 25 Nov 2006 | Walsall v Notts County | W | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 15 Jan 2007 | Walsall v Grimsby Town | W | 2-0 | League Two | |
| 20 Jan 2007 | Mansfield Town v Walsall | L | 2-1 | League Two | |
| 27 Jan 2007 | Walsall v Boston United | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 30 Jan 2007 | Macclesfield Town v Walsall | W | 0-2 | League Two | |
| 03 Feb 2007 | Walsall v Rochdale | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 10 Feb 2007 | Hartlepool United v Walsall | L | 3-1 | League Two | |
| 16 Feb 2007 | Walsall v Lincoln City | L | 1-2 | League Two | |
| 20 Feb 2007 | Stockport County v Walsall | L | 1-0 | League Two | |
| 24 Feb 2007 | Walsall v Barnet | W | 4-1 | League Two | |
| 03 Mar 2007 | Darlington v Walsall | D | 0-0 | League Two | |
| 10 Mar 2007 | Walsall v Chester City | W | 1-0 | League Two | |
| 17 Mar 2007 | Wycombe Wanderers v Walsall | D | 0-0 | League Two | |
| 25 Mar 2007 | Milton Keynes Dons v Walsall | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
| 31 Mar 2007 | Walsall v Accrington Stanley | W | 3-2 | League Two | |
| 07 Apr 2007 | Torquay United v Walsall | W | 1-2 | League Two | |
| 09 Apr 2007 | Walsall v Hereford United | W | 1-0 | League Two | |
| 14 Apr 2007 | Notts County v Walsall | W | 1-2 | League Two | |
| 21 Apr 2007 | Walsall v Bury | L | 0-1 | League Two | |
| 28 Apr 2007 | Walsall v Wrexham | W | 1-0 | League Two | |
| 05 May 2007 | Swindon Town v Walsall | D | 1-1 | League Two | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.