David Anthony Verity (born 21 September 1949) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Anthony Verity[1] | ||
| Date of birth | (1949-09-21) 21 September 1949 (age 72) | ||
| Place of birth | Halifax, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 19xx–1966 | Scunthorpe United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1966–1969 | Scunthorpe United | 5 | (0) |
| 1969–1973 | Halifax Town | 78 | (5) |
| 1971–1972 | Drogheda United (loan) | ? | (?) |
| 1973–19xx | Yeovil Town | ? | (?) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Verity began his career with Scunthorpe United, making 5 appearances in the Football League between 1966 and 1969.[2] He later played for Halifax Town, scoring 5 goals in 78 League appearances over 4 years.[3]
In January 1971 Verity along with three Halifax teammates signed for Drogheda United on loan. He played in the 1971 FAI Cup Final which Drogheda lost after a replay. After leaving Halifax in 1973, Verity played non-League football for Yeovil Town.
His brother Kevin was also a professional footballer.[4]