About David Purdie
Born 1966. David Purdie is a British association football player.
David Purdie (born 1966 in Dumfries) is a Scottish ex professional footballer who played for Ayr United and home town club Queen of the South. Purdie was a goalkeeper.
Playing career
After playing for Greystone Rovers and Dumfries YMCA, Purdie began his senior career with Ayr United. He debuted in 1984 as did schoolfriend Malcolm Adams. Purdie played for Ayr in 132 league games over seven seasons. Purdie then joined Queen of the South where in his two seasons he played in 44 league games. Purdie's sequence of four consecutive clean sheets in senior games joined the likes of Allan Ball, George Farm and Alan Davidson by equalling the club record.
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Who is David Purdie?
Scottish footballer (born 1966)
When was David Purdie born?
David Purdie was born in 1966.
What is David Purdie's occupation?
David Purdie is an association football player.
What nationality is David Purdie?
David Purdie is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Purdie. https://biography.guide/david-purdie/
MLA: "David Purdie." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-purdie/.
Chicago: "David Purdie." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/david-purdie/.
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