Английская Википедия:David Brett (footballer)

Материал из Онлайн справочника
Перейти к навигацииПерейти к поиску

Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:For Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Use British English Шаблон:Infobox football biography David Brett (born 8 April 1961) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played in The Football League for Chester City and enjoyed a long association with non-league side Colwyn Bay.

Playing career

Brett represented Flintshire as a schoolboy[1] and then became part of a Chester youth setup which also included Ian Rush and other future first team players such as Richie Gendall, Paul Needham and Peter Zelem.[2] But he was not offered a professional contract at the end of his apprenticeship and he spent time playing for Colwyn Bay and in Chester Sunday League football before rejoining Chester on a part-time basis ahead of 1983–84.[1] His made his league debut for Chester in a 1–1 draw with Northampton Town on the opening day of the season, with his first goal following against Bristol City on 31 December 1983.

His final appearance for Chester came in a 6–3 win at Preston North End on 12 October 1985, when he played the whole match despite suffering an eye injury.[1] At the end of the season he returned to Colwyn Bay, where he would play for several years and became club captain.[1] His spell back at the club included playing in a surprise Welsh Cup victory at Wrexham in 1992.[3]

Away from football, Brett has worked as a heating and plumbing engineer.[1]

References

Шаблон:Reflist

  1. 1,0 1,1 1,2 1,3 1,4 'Player Memories', Chester City v Swansea City matchday programme, 8/10/94, p 15
  2. Шаблон:Cite web
  3. Шаблон:Cite web