Dave Bennett (footballer, born 1960)

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Dave Bennett
Personal information
Full name David Paul Bennett
Date of birth (1960-04-26) 26 April 1960 (age 64)
Place of birth Oldham, England
Position(s) Winger
Youth career
Manchester City
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1978–1984 Norwich City 71 (9)
1982Portland Timbers (loan) 15 (3)
MVV
FC Volendam
Total86(12)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Paul Bennett (born 26 April 1960) is an English former professional footballer who played for Manchester City, Norwich City, MVV and FC Volendam, as a winger. [1] [2] [3] In 1982 he made 15 appearances on loan with the Portland Timbers of the North American Soccer League. [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Dave Bennett". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  2. "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  3. "Profile". Flown From The Nest. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  4. "Tibers acquire Briton". Corvallis Gazette-Times. 28 May 1982. p. 25. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  5. "NASL-Dave Bennett". www.nasljerseys.com.