Carl Dale made over 300 appearances in the Football League for Cardiff City and Chester City had first made his debut as a substitute in the opening game of the 198889 season against Blackpool, which he ended the season with 24 goals to his name.
During his career, he made over 300 appearances in the Football League for Cardiff City and Chester City, scoring over 100 goals. He made his debut as a substitute in the opening game of the 198889 season against Blackpool, with his first goal following a fortnight later against Bristol City. He ended the season with 24 goals to his name, with 22 of them coming in league matches as he struck up a successful forward partnership with Steve Johnson. 
