Michael Forsyth (footballer)
Michael Eric Forsyth (born 20 March 1966)[1] is an English former footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Eric Forsyth | ||
| Date of birth | 20 March 1966 | ||
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1983–1986 | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | (1) |
| 1986–1995 | Derby County | 325 | (8) |
| 1995–1996 | Notts County | 7 | (0) |
| 1996–1996 | → Hereford United (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 1996–1999 | Wycombe Wanderers | 58 | (2) |
| 1999–2002 | Burton Albion | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Playing career
Forsyth started his playing career at West Brom after joining as an apprentice at 17, making his debut against Arsenal at Highbury, marking Tony Woodcock and Charlie Nicholas. West Bromwich Albion F.C. won 1 nil. He then moved to Derby County in 1986 for £25,000 where he spent most of his career. Including a spell that saw him win the Jack Stamps Trophy in the 1987–88 season. Subsequent moves to Notts County for £200,000, (including a loan spell at Hereford), Wycombe Wanderers and Burton Albion saw him play out his career. He joined the Derby County Academy training staff under the management of Nigel Cloughin April 2009.[2]
References
- "Michael Forsyth". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
- http://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/AcademyNews/0,,10270~1641129,00.html
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