Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 3 November 1956 | ||
Place of birth | Bradford, England | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
Huddersfield Town | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1973–1975 | Huddersfield Town | 0 | (0) |
1975–1976 | Bradford City | 4 | (0) |
Gainsborough Trinity | |||
Total | 4 | (0) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
David Nicholls (born 3 November 1956) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Born in Bradford, Newton began his career with Huddersfield Town. [1] He joined Bradford City in August 1975. [2] He made 4 league appearances for the club. [3] Heleft the club in August 1976 to sign for Gainsborough Trinity. [2]
He also played for England Schools. [1]
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