Dave Metchick

David John Metchick (born 14 August 1943) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder in England and the United States. In England, he played in the Football League for Leyton Orient, Brentford, Fulham, Peterborough United and Queens Park Rangers, and in the United States he played in the North American Soccer League for Atlanta Apollos and Miami Gatos. He was capped by England at youth level.

Club career After beginning his career as an apprentice with Football League club Fulham, Metchick turned professional in 1961 and made 47 league appearances and scored 9 goals for the club. He later played for Leyton Orient, Peterborough United, Queens Park Rangers. Either side of a spell with Miami Gatos in 1972, Metchick made a return to Atlanta Chiefs in 1971 and 1973. He returned to Brentford on a non-contract basis between January and March 1978, but did not make a first team appearance.

International career In 1961, Metchick won six caps and scored two goals for England Youth.

Personal life Metchick is Jewish and worked as a black cab driver.

Individual

North American Soccer League All-Stars First Team: 1970 North American Soccer League All-Stars Second Team: 1972

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