Alexander Kay (1879 – 15 February 1917) was a Scottish professional football left back who played in the Scottish League for St Bernard's and Partick Thistle. He also played in the Football League for Sheffield United.

Personal life A pre-war Royal Scot, Kay served as a rifleman in the Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) during the First World War and was killed on the Western Front on 15 February 1917. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSt Bernard's1898–99Scottish League First Division13020—1501899–1900Scottish League First Division14020—160Total27040—310Partick Thistle1900–01Scottish League First Division190104Appearances in Glasgow Cup0240Norwich City1904–05Norfolk & Suffolk League11——11Career total4715040561

References