David Anthony Verity (born 21 September 1949) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder.
Personal information | |||
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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]