A young defender who came through the Tottenham youth ranks, but did not make into the first team, but went on to play for Dagenham & Redbridge.
David
signed for the Daggers in September 1994 from Spurs
having played numerous games for them in the Football
Combination. The defender impressed in his first season
at Victoria Road and had a trial at Oldham Athletic, but
stayed with the Essex side, being a member of the team
that reaches the 1997 FA Umbro Trophy Final team.
In 1997-98, he missed much of the season with injury,
but made 24 appearances before having an operation.
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Brother Ian played at Spurs before him and went on to play for Norwich City, Swindon Town and Brighton & Hove Albion.