kydd began his career in the youth ranks at brighton & hove albion, making his debut for the first team in a sussex senior cup game. on 21 september 1965, kydd made his debut for brighton in a 2–1 loss against ipswich town in the league cup, before making his football league debut against millwall in a 2–2 home draw four days later. in the summer of 1966, kydd signed for chelmsford city. in october 1966, following a recommendation from former chelmsford player peter gillott, kydd joined margate. on 29 october 1966, kydd scored twice on his debut in a 4–0 win against dunstable town. in his fourth game for the club, kydd scored a hat-trick in an 8–0 win against tunbridge wells on 12 november 1966. in february 1968, kydd signed for dartford.