David Waugh

David Waugh (born 1866, date of death unknown) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward. He played for Padiham before joining nearby Burnley in 1886. He made his competitive debut on 15 October 1887 in the club's 2–0 win against Darwen Old Wanderers in the first round of the FA Cup. He scored in his only other cup appearance for Burnley in the 2–3 loss to Accrington in the next round of the competition. He left Burnley to join Everton in July 1888.

David Waugh
Personal information
Full name David Waugh
Date of birth 1866
Place of birth England
Position(s) Inside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1886 Padiham
1887–1888 Burnley
1888–1889 Everton 7 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

1888-1889 Season

David Waugh made his League Debut on 8 September 1888, playing as a forward, at Anfield, the then home of Everton. The home team defeated the visitors Accrington 2–1. David Waugh scored his debut League goal on 6 October 1888, playing as a forward, at Anfield. The home team defeated the visitors, Aston Villa 2–0 and David Waugh scored the first of Everton' two goals. David Waugh appeared in seven of the 22 League matches played by Everton in season 1888–89 and scored two League goals.[1][2]

1889 onwards

Waugh was not retained for 1889-1890 and nothing is recorded about him after he left Everton.

References
  • Simpson, Ray (2007). The Clarets Chronicles: The Definitive History of Burnley Football Club. p. 494. ISBN 978-0-9557468-0-2.
  • David Waugh profile at Everton F.C. Stats
Specific
  1. Metcalf, Mark (2013). The Origins of the Football League. Amberley. p. 52. ISBN 978 1 4456 1881 4.
  2. "English National Football Archive". Retrieved 12 February 2018. (registration & fee required)


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