Howard Gayle
| 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.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct 1980 | Manchester City v Liverpool | W | 0-3 | League Division One | |
| 22 Apr 1981 | Bayern München v Liverpool | D |
1-1 Agg: 1-1 |
European Cup | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 25 Apr 1981 | Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 02 May 1981 | Liverpool v Sunderland | L | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 19 May 1981 | Liverpool v Manchester City | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.