- David Brown (footballer born 1989)
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David Brown Personal information Date of birth 29 May 1989 Place of birth York, England Height 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) Playing position Striker Youth career 1997–2007 Leeds United Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2007–2008 Nottingham Forest 0 (0) 2007–2008 → Eastwood Town (loan) 10 (5) 2008 Bradford City 5 (1) 2008–2009 Guiseley 17 (10) 2009 Halifax Town 4 (1) 2009–2010 Eastwood Town 2010–2011 Bradford Park Avenue * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:16, 2 August 2008 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).David Brown (born 29 May 1989) is an English professional footballer. He most recently played for Bradford Park Avenue. He is a striker and scored on his Football League debut for Bradford City, before he was released after just five games.
Career
David Brown was born in York, England,[1] and spent ten years in Leeds United's youth set up before he moved to Nottingham Forest at the start of the 2007–08 season.[2] In November 2007, he joined Eastwood Town on an initial one-month loan, which was later extended for a second month.[3] He returned to Forest in January 2008, after scoring five goals in ten games with Eastwood.[4] He was released by Forest and joined Bradford City on trial. After scoring twice in a 4–4 reserve game with Sunderland and another against Hull City,[2] he was handed a contract until the end of the season.[5] He made his debut two days later on 2 February 2008 as a second half substitute and scored six minutes after he came on to give Bradford a 1–0 victory over Macclesfield Town.[6] On 29 April 2008, Brown was deemed to be surplus to requirements at Valley Parade and was released by manager Stuart McCall along with 13 other Bradford players.[7] He played five games for City, all as substitute.[8]
Following his release, Brown joined Conference National club York City on trial in July 2008,[9] scoring twice in a pre-season friendly game against Tadcaster Albion, which York won 6–0.[1] However, York manager Colin Walker said Brown and two other trialists were only making up the numbers and were unlikely to be signed permanently.[10] Later the same month, he was given a trial at Northern Premier League Premier Division side Guiseley, coming on as a second half substitute in a 2–1 pre-season friendly victory over former side Bradford City.[11] After scoring in another pre-season trial, he joined Guiseley on a permanent basis.[12]
In January 2009, he joined Northern Premier League Division One North side Halifax Town along with fellow Bradford City player Paul Evans.[13] Brown's debut was as a substitute one day after signing for Halifax, when he scored the final goal during a 4–1 victory against Wakefield.[14]
Brown finished the season with Halifax, but in June 2009, he returned to Conference North side Eastwood Town, where he had previously played on loan.[15]
References
- ^ a b Flett, Dave (2008-07-09). "City boss weighs up final signing to bolster squad". The Press. http://www.thepress.co.uk/sport/yorkcityfc/3199036.City_boss_weighs_up_final_signing_to_bolster_squad/. Retrieved 2008-07-10.
- ^ a b Parker, Simon (2008-02-01). "Brown joy at teaming up with boyhood hero". Telegraph & Argus. http://www.telegraphandargus.co.uk/display.var.2013141.0..php. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ "Brown extends Eastwood stay". Nottingham Evening Post. 2007-12-07. http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=136006&command=displayContent&sourceNode=136005&contentPK=19187789&folderPk=78464&pNodeId=136011&bustcache=. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ "Brown returns to resolve future". Nottingham Evening Post. 2008-01-19. http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=136006&command=displayContent&sourceNode=136005&contentPK=19604175&folderPk=78464&pNodeId=136011. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ "Bradford sign Bullock from Pools". BBC Sport. 2008-01-31. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bradford_city/7218486.stm. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ "Macclesfield 0-1 Bradford". BBC Sport. 2008-02-02. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/7210673.stm. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ Parker, Simon (2008-04-29). "Johnson one of 13 axed by City". Telegraph & Argus. http://www.telegraphandargus.co.uk/display.var.2234555.0..php. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
- ^ "David Brown". Soccerbase. http://www.soccerbase.com/players_details.sd?playerid=48680. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
- ^ Flett, Dave (2008-07-08). "Brown stakes claim to be a full-time Minsterman". The Press. http://www.thepress.co.uk/sport/yorkcityfc/3197703.Brown_stakes_claim_to_be_a_full_time_Minsterman/. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
- ^ "York squad is complete - Walker". BBC Sport. 2008-07-10. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/7499675.stm. Retrieved 2008-07-11.
- ^ Parker, Simon (2008-07-22). "Evans gets second chance". Telegraph & Argus. http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sportbcfc/sportbcfcmatch/3223044.Evans_gets_second_chance/. Retrieved 2008-07-22.
- ^ Whiting, Ian (2008-08-01). "Guiseley have plenty of options up front". Telegraph & Argus. http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/3563337.Guiseley_have_plenty_of_options_up_front_/. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
- ^ "Wakefield v FC Halifax Town: Two in, one out at the Shay". Evening Courier. 2009-01-30. http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/halifaxtown/Wakefield-v-FC-Halifax-Town.4930951.jp. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
- ^ "Wakefield FC v FC Halifax Town: Stott at the double". Evening Courier. 2009-01-31. http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/local/Wakefield-FC-v-FC-Halifax.4934164.jp. Retrieved 2009-02-01.
- ^ Duffy, Mark (2009-06-11). "New signings to bring youth and experience". Eastwood Advertiser. http://www.eastwoodadvertiser.co.uk/sport/New-signings-to-bring-youth.5357130.jp. Retrieved 2010-01-28.
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Categories:- 1989 births
- Living people
- People from York
- English footballers
- Association football forwards
- Leeds United A.F.C. players
- Nottingham Forest F.C. players
- Eastwood Town F.C. players
- Bradford City A.F.C. players
- Guiseley A.F.C. players
- F.C. Halifax Town players
- The Football League players
- Bradford A.F.C. players
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