Dave Verity

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

Dave Verity
Personal information
Full name David Anthony Verity[1]
Date of birth (1949-09-21) 21 September 1949
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

Career

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.

Personal life

His brother Kevin was also a professional footballer.[4]

Sources

  • DUFC A Claret and Blue History by Brian Whelan (2010)

References

  1. "Dave Verity". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  2. "SCUNTHORPE UNITED : 1950/51 - 2009/10". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  3. "HALIFAX TOWN : 1946/47 - 1992/93 & 1998/99 - 2001/02". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  4. "Sons and Daughters". Bob Dunning. Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
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