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David Bell

b. 1985

Irish football player, born 1985

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Born 1985. David Bell is an Irish association football player.

David Bell (born 13 May 1985 in Buncrana, County Donegal) is an Irish football player for Northern Irish non league side Dunmurry Recreation.

Career Bell was spotted by a Rushden and Diamonds scout at an early age whilst playing in an Ulster schools select team in an inter-provincial tournament and was snapped up by the club. He won caps for the Republic of Ireland under-17 - 19 under Sean McCaffrey and Brian Kerr. The left-sided player moved back to his native Ireland in 2004 where he joined St. Patrick's Athletic of Dublin. He spent 2 seasons in Dublin and made 30 appearances for the Premier League outfit. He can play in both defence and midfield.

Signing for Finn Harps at the beginning of the 2006 season, he made his debut against Kildare County on 18 March 2006. He played 34 games for the club, including 1 as a substitute. After spells at Institute and Limavady United, he joined Crusaders.

He made his debut for Crusaders in an Irish Cup tie against Bangor, and won the County Antrim Shield in just his second game.

He joined Carrick Rangers on loan in January 2011.

He then joined Carryduff Colts in the twilight of his career.

Honours Crusaders County Antrim Shield (1): 2009/10 Carrick Rangers Ladbrokes.com Championship 1 (1): 2010/11 WKD Intermidiete Cup (1): 2010/11

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Who is David Bell?

Irish football player, born 1985

When was David Bell born?

David Bell was born on 13 May 1985 in Buncrana.

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David Bell is an association football player.

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David Bell is Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Bell

· Wikidata: Q5231280

· DBpedia: David Bell (footballer, born 1985)

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