Barry Tait

Barry Stuart Tait (born 17 June 1938 – 23 October 2020) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward.

Barry Tait

Personal information
Full name	Barry Stuart Tait[1]
Date of birth	17 June 1938
Place of birth	York, England
Date of death	23 October 2020 (aged 82)[2]
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[2]
Position(s)	Inside forward
Youth career
	Doncaster Rovers
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1958–1961	York City	15	(5)
1961	Peterborough United	0	(0)
1961–1962	Bradford City	20	(10)
1962–1963	Halifax Town	36	(23)
1963–1964	Crewe Alexandra	9	(2)
1964–1965	Notts County	4	(0)
	Scarborough
Total		83	(40)
Teams managed
	York Railway Institute
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Born in York, Tait played for Doncaster Rovers, York City, Peterborough United, Bradford City, Halifax Town, Crewe Alexandra, Notts County and Scarborough.[1][3][4] He later worked as assistant coach and scout for York City, watched players for Manchester United and set up a development centre in York for Leeds United.[2] He also served as manager of York Railway Institute.[2]

References

1. "Barry Tait". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
2. Richardson, Joe (9 November 2020). "Remembering Barry Tait, the former York City forward who helped bring junior football back to Bishopthorpe". York Press. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
3. "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
4. Barry Tait at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)