David McNiven (footballer, born 1955)

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David McNiven
Personal information
Full name David Scott McNiven
Date of birth (1955-09-09) 9 September 1955 (age 67)
Place of birth Stonehouse, Scotland
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1972–1978 Leeds United 22 (6)
1978–1983 Bradford City 212 (64)
1983–1985 Blackpool 49 (11)
1985 Pittsburgh Spirit (indoor)
1985 Halifax Town 12 (4)
Morecambe
Total295(85)
International career
1976–1977 Scotland U21 3 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Scott McNiven (born 9 September 1955) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a forward.

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Club career

Born in Stonehouse, McNiven played for Leeds United, Bradford City, Blackpool, Pittsburgh Spirit, Halifax Town and Morecambe. [1] [2]

McNiven signed for Bradford City in February 1978 from Leeds, leaving in February 1983 to join Blackpool. [3] He scored 66 goals in 245 appearances for the club in all competitions - 64 goals in 212 league appearances, 2 goals in 11 FA Cup appearances, and no goals in 22 FL Trophy appearances. [4]

He made his debut for Blackpool in 1983, scoring the only goal in a victory over Rochdale at home. He started every subsequent game in the 1982–83 campaign, scoring four more goals as the club finished fourth-bottom of Division 4 and had to seek re-election. [5] The following season saw McNiven make 32 League appearances and score six goals. He also scored one of the two goals that put Blackpool into the Fourth Round of the FA Cup at the expense of Manchester City. [6]

International career

He earned three caps for the Scotland under-21 team. [1]

Family

His sons David and Scott are both footballers as well, while his uncle Tom was a coach.[ citation needed ]

Sources

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References

  1. 1 2 "David McNiven". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
  3. ↑ Frost, p. 402
  4. ↑ Frost, p. 385
  5. ↑ Calley, pp. 340–341
  6. ↑ Calley, pp. 341–342


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