David Sloan (footballer)

David Sloan (28 October 1941 – 4 February 2016) was a Northern Irish professional footballer who played for Scunthorpe United, Oxford United and Walsall. He also made two international appearances for Northern Ireland while at Oxford United, in the process becoming the first player to receive an international cap whilst at the club.[2]

David Sloan
Personal information
Date of birth (1941-10-28)28 October 1941
Place of birth Lisburn, Northern Ireland
Date of death 4 February 2016(2016-02-04) (aged 74)
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1961–1963 Bangor
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1963–1967 Scunthorpe United 136 (42)
1967–1973 Oxford United 174 (29)
1973–1975 Walsall 49 (3)
Total 359 (74)
International career
1968–1970 Northern Ireland 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ "David Sloan". Northern Ireland's Footballing Greats (NIFG). Jonny Dewart. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  2. ^ Howland. A Complete Record, p.233.
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