Peter John Kaye (born 4 February 1979 in

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) is an English former professional

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. Kaye began his career as a trainee with

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, although he had a trial with

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in 1994. He turned professional in August 1996, and made his league debut came on 4 May 1997 when he replaced Jeremy Illingworth as a second-half substitute in the goalless draw at home to

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. This was to be his only appearance in the Huddersfield first team and he was released at the end of the following season.

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