David Copeland (footballer)

David Copeland

Personal information
Full name	David Campbell Copeland
Date of birth	2 April 1875
Place of birth	Ayr, Scotland
Date of death	1931 (aged 55–56)
Playing position	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
?–?	Ayr Parkhouse	?	(?)
1893–1897	Walsall Town Swifts	76	(19)
1898-1899	Bedminster	25	(6)
?–?	Tottenham Hotspur	?	(?)
1905–1906	Chelsea	26	(9)
1907–?	Glossop North End	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

David Copeland (born 2 April 1875 in Ayr–died 1931) was a professional footballer who played for Ayr Parkhouse, Walsall Town Swifts, Bedminster, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Glossop North End.^[1]

Football career

Copeland a forward played for his local team Ayr Parkhouse before joining Walsall Town Swifts in 1893 where he featured in 76 matches and scoring on 19 occasions. After playing for Bedminster in 1898-99, Copeland joined Tottenham Hotspur where he was a member of the 1901 FA Cup winning side. He moved on to Chelsea in 1905 and featured in 26 matches and finding the net nine times. Copeland ended his career at Glossop North End where he made a further two appearances.

Honours

• 1901 FA Cup Final–Winner

External links

• First match at White Hart Lane Retrieved 11 March 2009

References

1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 60. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.