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David Johnson

b. 1940

English former professional footballer

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Born 1940. David Johnson is a British association football player.

David Alan Johnson (born 29 October 1970 in Dinnington, West Riding of Yorkshire) is an English former professional footballer who scored 15 goals from 105 appearances in the Football League playing as a forward for Sheffield Wednesday, Hartlepool United (in two separate loan spells), and Lincoln City.

Dave took a break from football after leaving Altrincham. After the break he joined Thundridge City FC as a player-coach, his most memorable moment being his overhead kick in a league match. He has now taken on a full coaching role for the club and has led the team to two top half finishes, two seasons in a row. Thundridge City FC earned promotion in the 2015/16 season.

Despite Johnson enjoying early success with Thundridge, he has recently found himself under pressure from the club's board following a poor first half of the 2016/17 season. Dubbed the "Yorkshire Ranieri", he matches the Italian's Leicester record in finding success one season, followed by disappointment the next.

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Who is David Johnson?

English former professional footballer (1940-)

When was David Johnson born?

David Johnson was born on 29 October 1940 in Dinnington.

What is David Johnson's occupation?

David Johnson is an association football player.

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David Johnson is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Johnson

· Wikidata: Q5235701

· DBpedia: David Johnson (footballer, born 1970)

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