David Madden (footballer)

David Madden

Personal information
Date of birth	6 January 1963 (1963-01-06) (age 48)
Place of birth	Stepney, England
Playing position	Midfielder
Youth career
	Southampton
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1981–1983	Southampton	0	(0)
1982	→ Bournemouth (loan)	5	(0)
1983–1984	Arsenal	2	(0)
1984–1985	Charlton Athletic	20	(1)
1985–1987	Los Angeles Lazers
1987–1988	Reading	9	(1)
1988–1990	Crystal Palace	27	(5)
1989	→ Birmingham City (loan)	5	(1)
1990–1991	Maidstone United	10	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

David Madden (born 6 January 1963 in Stepney) is a retired English professional footballer who played in the 1990 FA Cup Final with Crystal Palace.

Career

Beginning as an apprentice at Southampton,^[1] Madden had a loan spell at Bournemouth before joining Arsenal in summer of 1983. He mainly played for Arsenal's reserve side but also made two First Division appearances, his debut coming against West Bromwich Albion on December 3, 1983. His other game coming a week later at his boyhood heroes West Ham United. He was granted a free transfer at the end of the 1983-84 season.

He moved to Charlton Athletic and had later spells with the Los Angeles Lazers, Reading, Crystal Palace, Birmingham City and Maidstone United. After retiring as a player in 1991, Madden became Assistant Manager of Maidstone United.

References

1. ^ Holley, Duncan; Chalk, Gary (2003). In That Number – A post-war chronicle of Southampton FC. Hagiology. p. 613. ISBN 0-9534474-3-X. 

External links

• Player profile at Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database

Persondata
Name	Madden, David
Alternative names
Short description	English footballer
Date of birth	6 January 1963
Place of birth	Stepney, England
Date of death
Place of death