David Barton

David Barton (born 9 May 1959) is an English former professional footballer who played as a centre back. He made 159 Football League appearances for Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers, and Darlington. Barton later appeared in non-league football for Coundon TT, Blyth Spartans, Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor United. Barton was player-manager of Newton Aycliffe F.C. between 1990 and 1991 and was player-assistant manager at Spennymoor United from 1991.

Early life Born in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Barton represented Durham Schools at under-15 level before joining Newcastle United as an apprentice.

Career

Newcastle United Barton turned professional with Newcastle in 1977 and made his first-team debut in a 2–0 away win over Leeds United on 2 January 1978. He went on to make 102 league appearances for the club, scoring five goals.

Move to non-league Barton joined Coundon TT in mid-1984. He signed with Blyth Spartans in October 1984 before returning to Coundon TT in 1985.

Player-manager Barton was appointed player-manager of Newton Aycliffe F.C. in July 1990. He left the role in December 1991 to become player-assistant manager at Spennymoor United. He left Spennymoor United in 1996.