David Edward Corner (born 15 May 1966) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender in the Football League for Sunderland, Cardiff City, Peterborough United, Leyton Orient and Darlington.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | David Edward Corner[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1966-05-15) 15 May 1966 (age 56) | ||
Place of birth | Sunderland, England | ||
Position(s) | Central defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1984–1988 | Sunderland | 33 | (1) |
1985–1986 | → Cardiff City (loan) | 6 | (0) |
1987–1988 | → Peterborough United (loan) | 9 | (0) |
1988–1989 | Leyton Orient | 4 | (0) |
1989–1991 | Darlington | 15 | (0) |
1991–1994 | Gateshead[2] | 101 | (7) |
Total | 168 | (8) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Born in Sunderland, Corner joined his hometown club Sunderland in 1984 at the age of 18.[3] After Shaun Elliott suffered an injury during the 1984–85 season, Corner was able to establish himself in the first team and was named in the starting line-up for the 1985 Football League Cup Final against Norwich City in only his fifth appearance for the club. However, a mistake by Corner led to the only goal of the game when he was caught in possession by John Deehan, before the ball fell to Asa Hartford,[3] whose shot deflected in off Gordon Chisholm to seal a victory for Norwich.[4][5] He later played for Cardiff City, Peterborough United, Leyton Orient, Darlington and Gateshead.[6]
He also participated at the 1985 FIFA World Youth Championship.[7]
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