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David Glenn

b. 1962

English footballer (born 1962)

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Born 1962. David Glenn is a British association football player.

David Anthony Glenn (born 30 November 1962) is an English former professional footballer who played as a full back. He played in the Football League for Wigan Athletic, Blackburn Rovers and Chester City.

Playing career As a youngster Glenn represented Wigan schools at both football and rugby league and he joined the town's football club, Wigan Athletic, when he left school. His Football League debut arrived as a 17-year–old substitute against Port Vale on 6 September 1980, in place of his future Chester City team-mate Peter Houghton. Glenn helped Chester win promotion in his first season at the club, scoring his only goal in a 3–2 win at Colchester United late in the season. and after struggling to regain his pre-injury form he requested a transfer in January 1989. His final league appearance for the club, a 1–0 home defeat to Preston North End on 22 April 1989, was also his final League appearance, as he moved on to non-league side Fleetwood Town at the end of the season.

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Who is David Glenn?

English footballer (born 1962)

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David Glenn was born on 30 November 1962 in Wigan.

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David Glenn is an association football player.

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· Wikipedia: David Glenn

· Wikidata: Q5234171

· DBpedia: David Glenn (footballer)

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