Dave Cameron (footballer)
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David Cameron is a football player and manager. He is a coach at Droylsden Football Club
before moving to Falkirk
. In the summer of 1995, he linked up with East Stirlingshire
spending a season there before joining the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
as driver. He spent three years in the military, combining this career with appearances in the East of Scotland Football League
with the likes of Pencaitland & Ormiston
and Whitehill Welfare
. In February 1999 he joined St Mirren where he scored twice in ten appearances.
in order to join Brighton & Hove Albion
on a two-year contract. However, he struggled with the initial demands on full-time football, particularly his fitness and weight levels. However, having been threatened with the axe by manager Micky Adams
, he began to come into form particularly impressing in the 2-2 home draw with Lincoln City
on 23 November 1999. Finding goals elusive, his final game for Brighton against Hull City
on 5 February 2000 saw him substituted after just twenty minutes and then be the subject of severe criticism from Brighton's assistant manager Alan Cork
who stated that "Cameron was useless, full stop. If he wants to be a professional footballer he has got to liven up. On that performance it will be a long time before he plays again." Cork's comments caused controversy in the local media and Brighton manager Micky Adams
was forced to defend Cork. At the end of February, Cameron spent a week on trial with Raith Rovers
before moving to Worthing
at the end of March. He would mark his home debut in spectacular fashion, scoring five times against Barton Rovers
on 11 April 2000. His form for Worthing attracted attention and Lincoln City
, remembering his performance against them the previous November, invited Cameron to trial for them in Grant Brown
's testimonial game against Middlesbrough
in May, 2000. An impressive performance saw Cameron secure a two-year contract with the Imps.
manager in 2008, helping the team to win the Northern Premier League Division One North
and promotion to Northern Premier League Premier Division
. However, he resigned in November 2008 after a defeat to bottom-place side Witton Albion
. In March 2010 Cameron joined the coaching staff at Droylsden where he played for 2 years.
Northern Premier League Division One North
: Champions 2007–08
Early career
Cameron began his career with local side Dunipace JuniorsDunipace F.C.
Dunipace Juniors Football Club are a Scottish football club based in Denny, Stirlingshire. Nicknamed the Pace, they were formed in 1888 and are based at Westfield Park. They currently compete in the West Region of the Scottish Junior Football Association...
before moving to Falkirk
Falkirk F.C.
Falkirk Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Falkirk. It is one of two professional football teams from the town, the other being East Stirlingshire...
. In the summer of 1995, he linked up with East Stirlingshire
East Stirlingshire F.C.
East Stirlingshire Football Club is a Scottish football club originating in Falkirk. Founded in 1880, originally as Bainsford Britannia, the club changed to their current name a year later in 1881...
spending a season there before joining the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland is an infantry battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland....
as driver. He spent three years in the military, combining this career with appearances in the East of Scotland Football League
East of Scotland Football League
The East of Scotland Football League is a league of football teams from south-east Scotland formed in 1923. It is one of Scotland's three "senior" non-leagues which sit below the Scottish Football League , the other two being the Highland Football League and the South of Scotland Football League...
with the likes of Pencaitland & Ormiston
Ormiston F.C.
Ormiston F.C. are a senior football club based in Ormiston, near Tranent, currently playing in the East of Scotland Football League.Founded in 1999, the club is an amalgamation of Pencaitland and Ormiston Primrose...
and Whitehill Welfare
Whitehill Welfare F.C.
Whitehill Welfare F.C. are a football club currently playing in the East of Scotland Football League. Founded in 1953, they play their home matches at Ferguson Park in the village of Rosewell....
. In February 1999 he joined St Mirren where he scored twice in ten appearances.
Brighton & Hove Albion
Cameron paid £1,400 in the summer of 1999 to buy himself out of the Argyll and Sutherland HighlandersArgyll and Sutherland Highlanders
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland is an infantry battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland....
in order to join Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
on a two-year contract. However, he struggled with the initial demands on full-time football, particularly his fitness and weight levels. However, having been threatened with the axe by manager Micky Adams
Micky Adams
Michael Richard "Micky" Adams is an English former professional footballer turned football manager who is in charge of League Two side Port Vale. As a player he was a full back, and made a total of 438 league appearances in a nineteen year professional career in the Football League, including five...
, he began to come into form particularly impressing in the 2-2 home draw with Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
on 23 November 1999. Finding goals elusive, his final game for Brighton against Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
on 5 February 2000 saw him substituted after just twenty minutes and then be the subject of severe criticism from Brighton's assistant manager Alan Cork
Alan Cork
Alan Cork is an English former professional football player. He played as a striker for several clubs, most notably Wimbledon and has held a number of managerial and coaching posts since his retirement from playing. Cork is a member of the Wimbledon Old Players Association...
who stated that "Cameron was useless, full stop. If he wants to be a professional footballer he has got to liven up. On that performance it will be a long time before he plays again." Cork's comments caused controversy in the local media and Brighton manager Micky Adams
Micky Adams
Michael Richard "Micky" Adams is an English former professional footballer turned football manager who is in charge of League Two side Port Vale. As a player he was a full back, and made a total of 438 league appearances in a nineteen year professional career in the Football League, including five...
was forced to defend Cork. At the end of February, Cameron spent a week on trial with Raith Rovers
Raith Rovers F.C.
Raith Rovers Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Kirkcaldy, Fife. They are members of the Scottish Football League, currently playing in the First Division, having secured promotion from the Second Division as champions in 2009. Rovers have won one national trophy, the...
before moving to Worthing
Worthing F.C.
Worthing Football Club are an English association football club based in Worthing, West Sussex, currently playing in the Isthmian League Division One South...
at the end of March. He would mark his home debut in spectacular fashion, scoring five times against Barton Rovers
Barton Rovers F.C.
Barton Rovers F.C. are a semi-professional association football club located in the village of Barton-le-Clay, near Luton in Bedfordshire, England. They currently play in the Southern Football League Division One Central and play their home games at Sharpenhoe Road.The club is affiliated to the...
on 11 April 2000. His form for Worthing attracted attention and Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
, remembering his performance against them the previous November, invited Cameron to trial for them in Grant Brown
Grant Brown
Grant Ashley Brown is an English former footballer. He is Head of Youth at Lincoln City.-Playing career:After beginning his professional career with Leicester City in 1988, he made 14 appearances for the Foxes before then Lincoln City manager Colin Murphy persuaded him to join the team at Sincil...
's testimonial game against Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
in May, 2000. An impressive performance saw Cameron secure a two-year contract with the Imps.
Managerial career
He served as Bradford Park AvenueBradford Park Avenue A.F.C.
Bradford Association Football Club, previously also known as Bradford and since its reformation in the 1970s now referred to as Bradford Park Avenue, is a football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England...
manager in 2008, helping the team to win the Northern Premier League Division One North
Northern Premier League Division One North
Division One North is one of the two second-tier divisions of the Northern Premier League. It is at tier 4 of the National League System, tier 8 of the English football league system...
and promotion to Northern Premier League Premier Division
Northern Premier League Premier Division
The Premier Division is the top division of the Northern Premier League. It is at Step 3 of the National League System, placing it six divisions below the Premier League...
. However, he resigned in November 2008 after a defeat to bottom-place side Witton Albion
Witton Albion F.C.
Witton Albion F.C. are a football club based in Northwich, England. They were founded in 1887. They have won the Cheshire Senior Cup 11 times since 1902. Their most recent success in this competition was in 2006, when they defeated Stalybridge Celtic in the final. They have also reached the FA Cup...
. In March 2010 Cameron joined the coaching staff at Droylsden where he played for 2 years.
Manager
Bradford Park AvenueNorthern Premier League Division One North
Northern Premier League Division One North
Division One North is one of the two second-tier divisions of the Northern Premier League. It is at tier 4 of the National League System, tier 8 of the English football league system...
: Champions 2007–08
2007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...