David Booth (football manager)
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David Booth is an English
football coach and manager. He is currently coaching the Sisaket F.C. team. In England, he was manager of the English football clubs Grimsby Town
(1982–1985) and Darlington
(1987–1989).
The 1983-84 season, however, would see Grimsby emerge as serious promotion contenders for the majority of the season. They were 3rd in the table at the end of February 1984, but a late dip in form meant they finished in 5th place and 10 points off the top 3, but it was and remains their highest finish in the league since relegation from the First Division in 1948. Good form continued the following season with a 10th place finish, but Booth resigned during the 1985-86 season to participate in a business venture abroad, and was replaced by Mick Lyons.
He later managed Darlington but could not prevent relegation from the Third Division. The initial challenge for promotion was not sustained and the side was facing relegation from the League when Booth left in 1989.
He moved to India in 2003 to manage Mumbai-based club Mahindra United
guiding them to win Federation Cup
, Super Cup and the Mumbai League.But then there was an apparent falling out with Chairman Alan Durante, and he departed for South-East Asia.
In South East Asia, he was the coach of the Myanmar national football team in 2003 guiding them to the semi-finals of the 2003 SEA Games.
Upon returning to India with newly formed Mumbai FC
to join his old pals Henry Menezes
and Arshad, he promoted the club from second division and ensured Mumbai FC
as a mid-table I-League club.With the relative success of Booth, Menezes and Arshad, Mahindra United
was quick to offer better contracts to the trio. with Booth signing for 3-year deal with Mahindra United starting from August 2009.
Mahindra United
Mumbai FC
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
football coach and manager. He is currently coaching the Sisaket F.C. team. In England, he was manager of the English football clubs Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
(1982–1985) and Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
(1987–1989).
Early years
David Booth was brought up in Darton near Barnsley and attended Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield where he played rugby and cricket. Football was not played at his school. Dave joined Barnsley FC and made his first team debut at 19 years of age at left back where he played most of his career. He was later signed by Laurie McMenemy, later of Southampton and the England coaching staff, who was then manager of Grimsby Town.Managerial career
David Booth became manager of Grimsby Town in January 1982 with the Mariners at the bottom of the Second Division. A late upturn in form enabled Grimsby to escape relegation, and good form continued into the 1982-83 season with Grimsby as high as 4th after two-thirds of the season. However, failure to win their last 14 games meant that Grimsby only narrowly avoided relegation.The 1983-84 season, however, would see Grimsby emerge as serious promotion contenders for the majority of the season. They were 3rd in the table at the end of February 1984, but a late dip in form meant they finished in 5th place and 10 points off the top 3, but it was and remains their highest finish in the league since relegation from the First Division in 1948. Good form continued the following season with a 10th place finish, but Booth resigned during the 1985-86 season to participate in a business venture abroad, and was replaced by Mick Lyons.
He later managed Darlington but could not prevent relegation from the Third Division. The initial challenge for promotion was not sustained and the side was facing relegation from the League when Booth left in 1989.
He moved to India in 2003 to manage Mumbai-based club Mahindra United
Mahindra United
Mahindra United Football Club was a professional football club based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Their home ground was the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai...
guiding them to win Federation Cup
Federation Cup (India)
The Federation Cup is an annual knockout style club football tournament in India. It has started in 1977. From its inception till I-League has been started in 1997 , it was the most prestigious national level club football tournament in India...
, Super Cup and the Mumbai League.But then there was an apparent falling out with Chairman Alan Durante, and he departed for South-East Asia.
In South East Asia, he was the coach of the Myanmar national football team in 2003 guiding them to the semi-finals of the 2003 SEA Games.
Upon returning to India with newly formed Mumbai FC
Mumbai FC
Mumbai Football Club is an Indian football club based in Mumbai. The Club has many firsts to its credit and promises made have been duly fulfilled...
to join his old pals Henry Menezes
Henry Menezes
Henry Menezes is now the CEO Chief Executive Officer at the Western India Football Association which is the Governing body for Maharashtra State and is affiliated to the All India Football Federation. an Indian football manager...
and Arshad, he promoted the club from second division and ensured Mumbai FC
Mumbai FC
Mumbai Football Club is an Indian football club based in Mumbai. The Club has many firsts to its credit and promises made have been duly fulfilled...
as a mid-table I-League club.With the relative success of Booth, Menezes and Arshad, Mahindra United
Mahindra United
Mahindra United Football Club was a professional football club based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Their home ground was the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai...
was quick to offer better contracts to the trio. with Booth signing for 3-year deal with Mahindra United starting from August 2009.
As a manager
Grimsby TownGrimsby Town F.C.
Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town...
- Lincolnshire Senior CupLincolnshire Senior CupThe Lincolnshire Senior County Cup is a football competition for senior football clubs in Lincolnshire organised by the Lincolnshire FA....
winner: 1983–841983-84 in English footballThe 1983–84 season was the 104th season of competitive football in England.- First Division :Liverpool had a great first season under the management of Joe Fagan as they wrapped up their third successive league title and the 15th in their history...
Mahindra United
Mahindra United
Mahindra United Football Club was a professional football club based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Their home ground was the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai...
- Federation CupFederation Cup (India)The Federation Cup is an annual knockout style club football tournament in India. It has started in 1977. From its inception till I-League has been started in 1997 , it was the most prestigious national level club football tournament in India...
winner: 2003 - The Mumbai League winner: 2002-03
Mumbai FC
Mumbai FC
Mumbai Football Club is an Indian football club based in Mumbai. The Club has many firsts to its credit and promises made have been duly fulfilled...
- I-League Second Division Title winner: 2007-08
Managerial stats
| Team | Nat | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | L | D | Win % | ||||
| Grimsby Town Grimsby Town F.C. Grimsby Town Football Club is an English football club based in the seaside town of Cleethorpes, in North East Lincolnshire, England, who compete in the Conference National. They were formed in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham and later became Grimsby Town... |
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January 1982 | October 1985 | 177 | 64 | 63 | 50 | 36.2 |
| Darlington Darlington F.C. Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003... |
|
March 1987 | February 1989 | 101 | 25 | 46 | 30 | 24.8 |
| Mahindra United Mahindra United Mahindra United Football Club was a professional football club based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Their home ground was the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai... |
 |
2003 | 2004 | | | ||||
| Mumbai FC Mumbai FC Mumbai Football Club is an Indian football club based in Mumbai. The Club has many firsts to its credit and promises made have been duly fulfilled... |
|
2007 | 2009 | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 37.5 |
| Mahindra United Mahindra United Mahindra United Football Club was a professional football club based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Their home ground was the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai... |
|
2009 | Present | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 40.0 |