David Puckett

David Charles Puckett (born 29 October 1960) is an English former professional footballer who played in The Football League for Aldershot, Bournemouth, Southampton, and Stoke City.

Playing career Puckett began his career with Southampton during the 1970s and played nearly 100 games for them in the First Division between 1978 and 1986, scoring 14 times. However, he struggled to hold down a first team place and was transferred to Third Division side Bournemouth in 1986, helping them win that division's title and promotion to the Second Division a year later. During his time at Bournemouth he played on loan for Stoke City and Swansea City.

In 2011 Puckett signed for Wessex League club Lymington Town and on 26 November 2011 scored to become the league's oldest ever goalscorer at the age of 51. He later broke this record while playing for Totton & Eling when scoring at the age of 53 in February 2014. He made fifteen league appearances for Totton & Eling, scoring one goal.

On 21 May 2014 Puckett played a 4th division game in Iceland for Hvíti Riddarinn (The White Knights). Puckett was substituted in to the game in the 66th minute along with his son Bill who is one of two coaches of the team. The Knights won the game 2–0.

Coaching career In July 2003, Puckett returned to Southampton as coach to the Saints academy, working with seven to 12-year-olds. In 2009, he was the Assistant Academy Manager, working with 12- to 16-year-olds.

Career statistics

A. The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals in the Football League Trophy, Full Members Cup and Screen Sport Super Cup.

Honours Southampton Football League Division 1 Runners-up: 1983–84

Woking FA Trophy: 1993–94

Lymington Town Oldest goalscorer in the Wessex League Premier Division.