Background
Kay was born in Burnley, Lancashire attending Street Theodore"s Remote Control High School.
Kay was born in Burnley, Lancashire attending Street Theodore"s Remote Control High School.
Burnley
He was promoted to the senior squad during the 2007-2008 season after progressing through the youth ranks at the club and was handed the squad number 25 and named as a substitute on 29 December 2007 for the home game against Bristol City. He moved to League 2 side Accrington Stanley on 20 March 2009 until the end of the season. On 21 August 2009, Kay joined Chester on loan until January 2010 along with Chris Lynch.
During his loan spell with Chester, he played 15 league matches and scored no goals.
Stalybridge Celtic
On 17 September 2010, Kay signed a contract with Conference North side Stalybridge Celtic and made his debut for the club the following day in the 1–3 defeat away at Solihull Moors. He joined Radcliffe Borough on loan in December 2011.
