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Kerry Mayo

Kerry Mayo

English footballer

Kerry Mayo (born 21 September 1977) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left back.

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Career

Born in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, Mayo was a trainee with Brighton & Hove Albion and signed a professional contract with them in July 1996. On 6 May 2008, it was confirmed that Mayo, along with the experienced Guy Butters and Gary Hart, had been released from the club by then manager Dean Wilkins.[3] However, after impressing during pre-season under new manager Micky Adams, Hart and Mayo signed new contracts.[4]

In September 2008 Mayo joined Conference National team Lewes on loan for a month.[5] He returned to Brighton on 10 October after suffering cruciate knee ligament damage.[6]

Mayo left Brighton after his contract expired at the end of June 2009.[7] He was one of the club's longest-serving players: during his 14-year career, he had played in 413 league and cup games and scored 14 goals. In July 2009, he announced his retirement from professional football after failing to recover from a groin injury.[8]

On 18 November 2010, Mayo joined his local club, Newhaven, and scored on his debut in a 4–2 win over Pease Pottage.[9]

References

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    Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2008). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2008–09. Mainstream. ISBN 978-1-84596-324-8.
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    Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (1997). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1997–98. London: Headline. p. 425. ISBN 978-0-7472-7738-5.
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    Naylor, Andy (6 May 2008). "Albion release experienced trio". The Argus. Brighton. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
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    "Hart and Mayo offered new contracts". BBC Sport. 24 July 2008. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
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    "Lewes sign Mayo on month's loan". Sussex Express. 9 September 2008. Archived from the original on 13 September 2008. Retrieved 9 September 2008.
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    Dudding, Tim (10 October 2008). "Team news for Leeds trip". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Archived from the original on 12 October 2008. Retrieved 10 October 2008.
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    Camillin, Paul (12 May 2009). "New deals for three". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Archived from the original on 15 May 2009. Retrieved 12 May 2009.
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    Shail, Mark (14 July 2009). "Kerry Mayo is weighing up his options after a forced retirement". Give Me Football. The Professional Footballers' Association. Archived from the original on 21 July 2009. Retrieved 14 July 2009.
  9. [9]
    "Albion legend joins Newhaven". Sussex Express. 26 November 2010. Archived from the original on 5 December 2010.
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