Dave Norton
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Wayne Norton[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 3 March 1965[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Cannock,[1] England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1981–1983 | Aston Villa | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1983–1988 | Aston Villa | 44 | (2) |
| 1988–1991 | Notts County | 27 | (1) |
| 1990–1991 | →Rochdale (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 1991 | →Hull City (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 1991–1994 | Hull City | 134 | (5) |
| 1994–1996 | Northampton Town | 82 | (0) |
| 1996–1998 | Hereford United | 43 | (1) |
| 1998–1999 | Cheltenham Town | 49 | (3) |
| 1999 | Yeovil Town | 11 | (2) |
| 1999–2001 | Forest Green Rovers | 43 | (2) |
| 2001 | Tamworth | ? | (?) |
| 2001–2002 | Gainsborough Trinity | 2 | (?) |
| International career | |||
| 1983 | England Youth | 7 | (1 + 2 pens) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2000–2001 | Forest Green Rovers | ||
| 2001–2002 | Gainsborough Trinity | ||
| 2002–2004 | Tamworth (assistant) | ||
| 2004 | Grantham Town | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
David Wayne Norton (born 3 March 1965) is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
His career started at
1986–87 seasons, but endured the disappointment of Villa's relegation in 1987 and made just two appearances the following season as they were promoted. He did not form part of Villa's return to the First Division, as he was transferred to Third Division Notts County
.
He helped the Magpies reach the First Division in 1991 following back-to-back promotions (both via the playoffs) but once again he dropped down two divisions, this time signing for a Hull City side who had just fallen into the Third Division.
He spent three years at
Football League the following year and he retired soon afterwards due to injury.[3]
After surgery David was able to play again at non-league level and after leaving
Football League. He moved on firstly to Yeovil Town and then to Forest Green Rovers where he became joint-manager alongside former England international Nigel Spink. He helped lead Forest Green to the 2001 FA Trophy final where they lost to Canvey Island at Villa Park. He had further spells at Tamworth and finally Gainsborough Trinity
.
His brother Trace Norton also played for Aston Villa youth team before later playing for Exmouth Town and later becoming an accountant.
References
- ^ a b c "Dave Norton". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
- ^ "David Norton - Aston Villa FC - Football-Heroes.net". Sporting-heroes.net. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
External links
- Dave Norton at Soccerbase
- David Norton's Bio at Aston Villa Player Database
