| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Anthony Verity | ||
| Date of birth | (1949-09-21) 21 September 1949 (age 75) | ||
| 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 | |||
David Anthony Verity (born 21 September 1949) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder.
Career
Verity began his career with Scunthorpe United, making 5 appearances in the Football League between 1966 and 1969. He later played for Halifax Town, scoring 5 goals in 78 League appearances over 4 years.
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.
Sources
- DUFC A Claret and Blue History by Brian Whelan (2010)
References
- "Dave Verity". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- "SCUNTHORPE UNITED : 1950/51 - 2009/10". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
- "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.
- "Sons and Daughters". Bob Dunning. Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 15 November 2010.