Career
He currently plays for Milton Keynes Dons in Football League One, as a defender. Kay has also played in a midfield role at previous clubs. Barnsley Born in Barnsley, Kay began his career at Barnsley.
From his school years, he rose through the ranks to make his first team debut for the club on 12 August 2000 at Oakwell against Norwich City.
In the 2005-2006 season he scored the fourth and final Barnsley penalty in the play-off final penalty shootout against Swansea City, in which Barnsley gained promotion to the Championship. At the time of his departure, he was vice-captain of the side, and was the club"s longest serving player.
Tranmere Rovers He was released at the end of the 2006-2007 season, and subsequently signed a two-year deal with League One side Tranmere Rovers. He scored 7 goals in his first season at the club, including the fans goal of the season on Boxing Day against Carlisle United.
He made 30 league appearances in his first season at Prenton Park, playing mainly in his natural position of centre back.
He became a lethal midfielder during that season, which saw Tranmere miss out on the play-offs on the final day of the season. Huddersfield Town After his contract at Prenton Park ran out, he was signed by fellow League One side Huddersfield Town on 29 May 2009 on a two-year deal, taking up the number 8 shirt vacated by Jon Worthington. He made his debut in the 2–2 draw against Southend United at Roots Hall on 8 August 2009.
Kay went on to make 40 league appearances, scoring six times as they made the League One Play-Offs before exiting after a 2–0 defeat in the second leg away at Millwall.
On 18 May, he scored the winning penalty in a shootout against Bournemouth in the Play-Office semi final second leg at the Galpharm Stadium that sent Huddersfield Town to Old Trafford. Kay signed a new two-year deal on 5 July 2011.
Milton Keynes Dons Kay signed for Milton Keynes Dons on 10 August 2012, on a two-year-deal. Assigned the number 24 shirt, Kay made his debut for The Dons, just two days after penning his contract, in a 1–1 draw against Cheltenham Town in the League Cup.