David White
Association football player from Scotland
About David White
Lived 1933 – 2013 (aged 79). David White was a British association football player and association football coach.
David White (23 August 1933 – 17 July 2013) was a Scottish football player and manager. He played as a wing half for Clyde for his whole career, before managing Clyde, Rangers and Dundee.
Playing career White was 23 years of age when he joined Clyde from the Junior side Royal Albert. While also working as an engineer, he played more than 300 games for Clyde and became club captain and acted as player-coach. With the expectations of Rangers fans and boardroom high, coupled with the success of Celtic under Jock Stein, the pressure began to build on White. Although he signed Colin Stein and Alex MacDonald who went on to success with the club, a defeat in the European Cup Winners' Cup to Polish team Górnik Zabrze in late 1969 His success didn't last however, and Dundee were relegated at the end of the inaugural Scottish Premier Division season in 1976. White lasted one more year before retiring after failing to get the side promoted; he gave a first-team debut to future Scotland player and manager Gordon Strachan.
Later years and death After leaving football, White spent some time working in a supermarket and was also employed by Lanarkshire car sales boss Ian Skelly. He was also a keen golfer and his son Alan became a local club professional. He died in July 2013, aged 79, following a short illness.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David White?
association football player from Scotland (1933-2013)
When was David White born?
David White was born on 23 August 1933 in Motherwell.
When did David White die?
David White died on 17 July 2013 in Wishaw.
What was David White's occupation?
David White was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was David White?
David White was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David White (Scottish footballer)
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