Des Lyttle

Date of birth24 September 1971
Place of birthWolverhampton
NationalityEnglish
Weight82 kg
Height1.75 m
PositionDefender/Right back

An accomplished right back, Des was a vital figure down the flank for West Bromwich Albion throughout the 2000-01 season.

As always he gave 100 per cent every time he took the field and was often to be found in an attacking position deep in the opposition half, occasionally acting as an orthodox winger.

He swept some tempting crosses forward and was never found wanting, always quick in recovery, defending with great resilience and clearing his lines with confidence.

He scored his first goal for Albion in the 3-1 home defeat by champions-elect Fulham in early December, but came close on a number of occasions to adding to his tally.

Des originally joined Northampton Town in November 2003 on non-contract terms before agreeing a deal in February 2004 to the end of the season.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Leicester City 01 Sep 1990 01 Aug 1991
Worcester City 01 Aug 1991 09 Jul 1992
Swansea City 09 Jul 1992 27 Jul 1993
Nottingham Forest 27 Jul 1993 28 Jul 1999
Port Vale 20 Nov 1998 28 Dec 1998 L
Watford 28 Jul 1999 01 Jun 2000
West Bromwich Albion 21 Mar 2000 08 May 2000 L
West Bromwich Albion 01 Jun 2000 30 Jun 2003
Stourport Swifts 21 Oct 2003 04 Nov 2003
Northampton Town 04 Nov 2003 30 Jun 2004
Boston United 19 Jul 2004 31 Jul 2004 T
Forest Green Rovers 03 Sep 2004 30 Jun 2005
Worcester City 01 Jul 2005 30 Jun 2007
Tamworth 03 Aug 2007

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1994-95 Nottingham Forest FA Cup 2
1994-95 Nottingham Forest League Cup 4
1994-95 Nottingham Forest Premier League 38
7
1995-96 Nottingham Forest FA Cup 7
1995-96 Nottingham Forest League Cup 2
1995-96 Nottingham Forest Premier League 32
1
1
1996-97 Nottingham Forest FA Cup 3
1996-97 Nottingham Forest League Cup 2
1996-97 Nottingham Forest Premier League 30
2
1
5
1998-99 Nottingham Forest FA Cup 1
1998-99 Nottingham Forest League Cup 1
1
1998-99 Nottingham Forest Premier League 5
5
1
1999-00 Watford League Cup 1
1999-00 Watford Premier League 11
1
2000-01 West Bromwich Albion FA Cup 1
2000-01 West Bromwich Albion League Cup 4
2000-01 West Bromwich Albion League Division 1 38
2
1
3
2000-01 West Bromwich Albion League Division 1 Play-Offs 2
2001-02 West Bromwich Albion FA Cup 1
1
1
2001-02 West Bromwich Albion League Cup 3
2001-02 West Bromwich Albion League Division 1 13
10
1
2002-03 West Bromwich Albion League Cup 1
2002-03 West Bromwich Albion Premier League 2
2
2003-04 Northampton Town FA Cup 5
2003-04 Northampton Town LDV Vans Trophy 3
2003-04 Northampton Town League Division 3 23
4
3
2004-05 Forest Green Rovers FA Cup 2
1
2005-06 Worcester City FA Cup 3
2


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
13 Nov 2004 Forest Green Rovers v AFC Bournemouth D 1-1 FA Cup 1st round
24 Nov 2004 AFC Bournemouth v Forest Green Rovers L 3-1 FA Cup 1st round replay


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.