David Linighan

David Linighan (born 9 January 1965) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender from 1982 until 2002.

He notably spent time in the Premier League with Ipswich Town and in the Scottish Premier League with Dunfermline Athletic. He also played in the Football League for Hartlepool United, Derby County, Shrewsbury Town, Blackpool, Mansfield Town and Chester City. He also had spells in Non-league with Southport and Hyde United.

Career Linighan was born in Hartlepool, County Durham, and attended English Martyrs School. He began his career at Hartlepool United in 1982 as a 17-year-old. He remained at Victoria Park for four years, making close to 100 league appearances for the club. In eight years, he made a career-high 277 league appearances, scoring twelve goals, and played in the Premier League for three seasons (1992 to 1995). before a short spell with Hyde United in 2002 where he made eleven appearances, before retiring. He now works as a carpenter.

Honours Ipswich Town Football League Second Division: 1991–92

Individual Ipswich Town Player of the Year: 1990–91 Football League Second Division PFA Team of the Year: 1991–92