David Copeland (footballer)
David Copeland (2 April 1875 – 1931) was a professional footballer who played for Ayr Parkhouse, Walsall Town Swifts, Bedminster, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Glossop North End.[1]
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Campbell Copeland | ||
| Date of birth | 2 April 1875 | ||
| Place of birth | Ayr, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 1931 (aged 55–56) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Ayr Parkhouse | |||
| 1893–1897 | Walsall Town Swifts | 76 | (19) |
| 1898–1899 | Bedminster | 25 | (6) |
| 1899–1905 | Tottenham Hotspur | 131 | (36) |
| 1905–1906 | Chelsea | 26 | (9) |
| 1907–? | Glossop North End | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Football career
Copeland a forward played for his local team Ayr Parkhouse before joining Walsall Town Swifts in 1893 where he featured in 76 matches and scoring on 19 occasions. After playing for Bedminster in 1898-99, Copeland joined Tottenham Hotspur where he was a member of the 1901 FA Cup winning side.[2] He moved on to Chelsea in 1905 and featured in 26 matches and finding the net nine times. Copeland ended his career at Glossop North End where he made a further two appearances.
Honours
Tottenham Hotspur[2]
- 1899-1900: Southern League Winner
- 1901 FA Cup Final–Winner
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External links
- First match at White Hart Lane Retrieved 11 March 2009
References
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 60. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
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