David Barton (footballer)

David Barton (born 9 May 1959) is an English former footballer who made 159 appearances in the Football League playing as a central defender for Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers and Darlington. He also played non-league football for Coundon TT,[3] and represented Durham Schools at under-15 level.[4]

David Barton
Personal information
Full name David Barton[1]
Date of birth (1959-05-09)9 May 1959[1]
Place of birth Bishop Auckland,[1] England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Position(s) Central defender
Youth career
Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–1983 Newcastle United 102 (5)
1982Blackburn Rovers (loan) 8 (1)
1983–1984 Darlington 49 (3)
Coundon TT
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References

  1. "David Barton". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  2. Jackman, Mike (1994). Blackburn Rovers: the official encyclopaedia. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 19. ISBN 1-873626-70-3.
  3. "David Barton". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Players Database. Neil Brown. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  4. "Past players: (B)". Durham County Schools Football Association. Retrieved 18 February 2015.


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