David Parkes (footballer, born 1950)

For the English- born footballer of the 1910s and 1920s, see David Parkes (footballer born 1892).
David Parkes
Personal information
Full name David Parkes
Date of birth 1950
Place of birth Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Playing position Left-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1967–1968 St Patrick's Athletic 20 (0)
1968–1969 Drogheda 21 (1)
1969–1973 Bohemians 75 (4)
1973–1975 Shamrock Rovers 58 (0)
1975–1977 Waterford 44 (2)
National team
League of Ireland XI

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

David Parkes (born 1950 in Dublin) was an Irish soccer player during the 1960s and 1970s.

Parkes made his League of Ireland debut for St Patricks Athletic in 1967 and signed for Bohemians in 1969. He played his part in Bohs FAI Cup winning campaign of 1970 where he formed a solid full-back partnership with John Doran. He spent 4 seasons at Dalymount Park making 76 appearances in the league and 3 appearances in European competition.

He signed for Shamrock Rovers in January 1973 where he stayed for two and a half years. He later played for Waterford and Drogheda United.

Amazingly, Parkes went on to have a successful singing career after retiring from football!

His son Gary played for Rovers Under 16s in the 90s.

Football Honours

Sources

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