Lee Naylor

Cardiff City

In July 2010, Naylor returned to Wolves to keep fit. He spent a week training with Wolves while searching for a new club. On 19 August, he joined Championship side Cardiff City after training with the side for several weeks. He made his debut in a 4–0 win over Doncaster Rovers, coming on for Kevin McNaughton in the 18th minute. He then scored his first goal on 14 September 2010 against Leicester City, after a cross floated into the back of the net. Naylor scored his second goal, against Leeds United, from 25 yards. Naylor was selected less during Cardiff's poor run of the season, in November and December, and eventually dropped for the Swansea City game at Liberty Stadium. Due to the signing of Jlloyd Samuel, Naylor became a last choice left back behind McNaughton and Darcy Blake. On 9 April, Naylor returned to playing, coming on as a half time substitute for Blake, against Doncaster Rovers, then again came on against Sheffield United. He made his last appearance of the season against Reading, coming on for the injured Paul Quinn, in the play-off semi final, first leg.

After a disappointing first season at Cardiff City Stadium, new manager Malky Mackay gave Naylor a fresh chance, starting him in all of Cardiff's pre-season games. However, despite this Naylor found himself behind new left back Andrew Taylor, playing his first competitive game under Mackay against Oxford United. His first league appearance came in the absence of injured Andrew Taylor, on 4 December 2011 against Birmingham City. However, despite the good performance, he was again dropped when Taylor returned. After only 6 games under Mackay, Naylor was released from the club at the end of his contract.

Following his release, Naylor joined Birmingham City on trial, with a view to a transfer.

Accrington Stanley On 20 September 2013, Naylor joined League Two side Accrington Stanley on a short-term deal. On 16 January 2014, Naylor had his contract cancelled by mutual consent.

Derby County On 27 February 2014, Naylor joined Derby County on short-term deal. With his short-term contract due to expire, he agreed to stay at Derby in a further one-year deal on 25 June 2014.

International career During his time with Wolves, Naylor also represented the England Under-21s. After his first season with Celtic, England manager Steve McClaren considered Naylor with a call up to the England squad, but injury put paid to his chances and Naylor was not called up.

Personal life Naylor's brother, Martyn Naylor, is a former professional footballer and is Leamington's assistant manager. Lee Naylor has 2 daughters, born in 2003 and 2012

Career statistics

Honours Cardiff City Football League Cup runner-up: 2011–12