- David Bell (footballer born 1985)
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David Bell Personal information Date of birth 13 May 1985 Place of birth Buncrana, Republic of Ireland Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Playing position Defender Club information Current club Carrick Rangers (on loan from Crusaders) Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2000-2004 Rushden & Diamonds 1 (0) 2004-2005 St Patrick's Athletic 30 (0) 2006 Finn Harps 34 (0) 2007-2008 Institute 9 (0) 2008-2010 Limavady United 42 (1) 2010- Crusaders 14 (2) 2011- → Carrick Rangers (loan) 6 (1) National team‡ 2003 Republic of Ireland U19 6 (0) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 March 2011.
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 1 December 2003David Bell (Irish: Dáibhídh Mac Giolla Mhaoil; 13 May 1985 in Buncrana, County Donegal) is an Irish football player currently playing as a defender for Carrick Rangers in the IFA Championship.
Career
Bell was spotted by a Rushden and Diamonds scout at an early age whilst playing in an Ulster schools select team in an inter-provincial tournament and was snapped up by the club. He won caps for the Republic of Ireland under-17 - 19 under Sean McCaffrey and Brian Kerr. The left-sided player moved back to his native Ireland in 2004 where he joined St. Patrick's Athletic of Dublin. He spent 2 seasons in Dublin and made 30 appearances for the Premier League outfit. He can play in both defence and midfield.
Signing for Finn Harps at the beginning of the 2006 season, he made his debut against Kildare County on 18 March 2006. He played 34 games for the club, including 1 as a substitute. After spells at Institute and Limavady United, he joined Crusaders.
He made his debut for Crusaders in an Irish Cup tie against Bangor,[1] and won the County Antrim Shield in just his second game.
He joined Carrick Rangers on loan in January 2011.
Honours
Crusaders
- County Antrim Shield (1): 2009/10
References
Categories:- 1985 births
- Living people
- Republic of Ireland association footballers
- People from County Donegal
- St Patrick's Athletic F.C. players
- Rushden & Diamonds F.C. players
- League of Ireland players
- Crusaders F.C. players
- Irish Football League players
- Republic of Ireland football biography stubs
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