David Barton (footballer)

English footballer

David BartonPersonal information

Full name|  David Barton[1]
Date of birth|  (1959-05-09)9 May 1959[1]
Place of birth|  Bishop Auckland,[1] England
Height|  6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Position(s)|  Central defender
Youth career
|  Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
1977–1983|  Newcastle United|  102|  (5)
1982|  → Blackburn Rovers (loan)|  8|  (1)
1983–1984|  Darlington|  49|  (3)
|  Coundon TT|  |
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Barton (born 9 May 1959) is an English former footballer who made 159 appearances in the Football League playing as a central defender for Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers and Darlington. He also played non-league football for Coundon TT,[3] and represented Durham Schools at under-15 level.[4]

## References

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1. ^ a b c "David Barton". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
2. ^ Jackman, Mike (1994). Blackburn Rovers: the official encyclopaedia. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 19. ISBN 1-873626-70-3.
3. ^ "David Barton". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Players Database. Neil Brown. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
4. ^ "Past players: (B)". Durham County Schools Football Association. Retrieved 18 February 2015.

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