Kevin Dearden

Date of birth08 March 1970
Place of birthLuton
NationalityEnglish
Weight87 kg
Height1.80 m
PositionGoalkeeper

Dearden began 2000-01 on the bench for Wrexham and it was not until mid-September that he replaced Kristian Rogers in the Robins' goal. He then retained his position for the remainder of the campaign producing an excellent performance in the Boxing Day game against Port Vale at the Racecourse Ground. Although not particularly tall he is a fine shot stopper who is able to dominate his penalty area. Has made some 400 appearances between the sticks in his varied career.

Dearden signed a new one-year contract with Torquay United in June 2004.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Tottenham Hotspur 05 Aug 1988 30 Sep 1993
Cambridge United 09 Mar 1989 14 May 1989 L
Hartlepool United 31 Aug 1989 22 Oct 1989 L
Swindon Town 23 Mar 1990 22 Apr 1990 L
Peterborough United 24 Aug 1990 30 Sep 1990 L
Hull City 10 Jan 1991 03 Feb 1991 L
Rochdale 16 Aug 1991 01 Sep 1991 L
Birmingham City 19 Mar 1992 03 May 1992 L
Brentford 30 Sep 1993 04 Jun 1999
Barnet 05 Feb 1999 10 Mar 1999 L
Wrexham 04 Jun 1999 30 Jun 2001
Torquay United 09 Aug 2001 30 Jun 2005
Boreham Wood 24 Feb 2006

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Clean sheets Conceded Y R
1990-91 Tottenham Hotspur Rumbelows League Cup 1 1
1992-93 Tottenham Hotspur Premier League
1
1995-96 Brentford League Cup 2 4
1996-97 Brentford League Cup 2 4
1997-98 Brentford League Cup 2 5
1998-99 Brentford League Cup 1 2
1999-00 Wrexham FA Cup 1 1
2000-01 Wrexham FA Cup 1 1
2000-01 Wrexham League Cup 1 1
2000-01 Wrexham League Division 2 36 5 51
2001-02 Torquay United FA Cup 1 2
2001-02 Torquay United LDV Vans Trophy 1 1
2001-02 Torquay United League Cup 2 1 2
2001-02 Torquay United League Division 3 46 5 63
2002-03 Torquay United League Cup 1 1
2002-03 Torquay United League Division 3 26
1
4 35
2003-04 Torquay United LDV Vans Trophy 1 3
2003-04 Torquay United League Division 3 21
1
5 22
2
2004-05 Torquay United LDV Vans Trophy
1
2004-05 Torquay United League One 5 1 12


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
09 Oct 1990 Hartlepool United v Tottenham Hotspur W 1-2
Agg: 1-7
League Cup 2nd round 2nd leg
12 Apr 1993 Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur L 2-1 Premier League


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