David Bentley (footballer, born 1950)

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David Bentley
Personal information
Full name David Alwyn Bentley [1]
Date of birth (1950-05-30) 30 May 1950 (age 73)
Place of birth Edwinstowe, England [1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1966–1974 Rotherham United 250 (13)
1972–1973Mansfield Town (loan) 4 (1)
1974–1977 Chesterfield 55 (1)
1977–1980 Doncaster Rovers 89 (4)
Total398(19)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Alwyn Bentley (born 30 May 1950) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Chesterfield, Doncaster Rovers, Mansfield Town and Rotherham United. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 David Bentley at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. "David Bentley". Barry Hugman's Footballers.