Career
He began his youth career at Crystal Palace and signed professional terms in May 1984. His league debut, however, was in December 1983, in a home 1–2 defeat to Carlisle United, but it was his only appearance that season. In season 1984-1985 he made 11 appearances and in 1985-1986 began the season as first choice left back but played only nine times.
In the 1986 close season, Lindsay moved on to play for Finnish club Kuopion Elo, before signing for Welling United in March 1987, where he made 63 appearances over the next two seasons.