He is the record Southern League appearance-maker for Brentford and was posthumously inducted into the club's Hall of Fame in 2015.

A wing half, Jay joined Football League Second Division club Bristol City from Western League Second Division high-flyers Bristol East in September 1901.

[1] Jay joined Southern League First Division club Brentford in June 1903.

[6] In September 1908,[7] the Bees' management had a change of heart and brought Jay back for two further seasons and gave him a testimonial against Clapton Orient.

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