David Winters (footballer)
Encyclopedia
David Winters is a Scottish
footballer who currently plays for Dumbarton
. His normal position is striker, but he can also play in midfield
.
, started his career with Dundee United
and played in 19 league matches between 1999 and 2003. During this time, he had loans spells with Forfar Athletic and Ross County
, and made the permanent move to Victoria Park
in 2003.
After three seasons with The Staggies he moved to Hamilton Academical at the start of season 2006-07
. Winters spent the following pre-season at Halifax Town after turning down a deal from Hamilton at the end of the season. He even played, and scored, as a trialist for Halifax against Hamilton in a friendly. However, he signed a contract, until the end of the 2007-08
season, for Hamilton in August. Winters was released by Hamilton in January 2008 and rejoined Ross County in February
. He joined Livingston
in January 2009.
Winters moved to in March 2010, scoring three goals in his first five appearances.
Winters left Dumbarton in May 2010 and moved further a field to Vietnam wto play for Can Tho F.C.
On the 5th of August 2011 Winters re-signed for Dumbarton on a one year deal.
Winters also coaches young people throughout Glasgow in his role with coaching and groupwork company A&M Training (www.aplusmtraining.com).
Winters is engaged to Suzanne Grant who plays for Glasgow Celtic FC womans team.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
footballer who currently plays for Dumbarton
Dumbarton F.C.
Dumbarton Football Club is Scotland's 4th oldest football club – founded in 1872, just after Queen's Park , Kilmarnock and Stranraer...
. His normal position is striker, but he can also play in midfield
Midfield
Midfield is the part of a sports pitch that lies approximately in the center. It is a term most commonly associated with football to refer to the area in and around the center circle, as well as the players who occupy that region, but it can be used in field hockey to describe the same area, or in...
.
Career
Winters, like older brother RobbieRobbie Winters
Robbie Winters is a Scottish footballer who currently plays for Alloa Athletic.-Career:Winters began his career at Dundee United in 1992 and played 99 league games for the Terrors, scoring 19 times. A move to Aberdeen beckoned, which saw Billy Dodds and cash come to Tannadice in exchange for Winters...
, started his career with Dundee United
Dundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
and played in 19 league matches between 1999 and 2003. During this time, he had loans spells with Forfar Athletic and Ross County
Ross County F.C.
Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the...
, and made the permanent move to Victoria Park
Victoria Park, Dingwall
Victoria Park is a football stadium situated in the town of Dingwall, Ross-shire, Scotland. It is the home stadium of Ross County F.C. who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. It is the most northerly ground in the Scottish Football League.There are two stands; the West ...
in 2003.
After three seasons with The Staggies he moved to Hamilton Academical at the start of season 2006-07
Scottish First Division 2006-07
The 2006-07 First Division season was the twelfth season of the Scottish First Division in its current format of ten teams. It began on August 5, 2006 and ended on April 28, 2007....
. Winters spent the following pre-season at Halifax Town after turning down a deal from Hamilton at the end of the season. He even played, and scored, as a trialist for Halifax against Hamilton in a friendly. However, he signed a contract, until the end of the 2007-08
Scottish First Division 2007-08
The 2007–08 First Division season was the thirteenth season of the First Division in its current format of ten teams.The team which finished first were automatically promoted to the Scottish Premier League...
season, for Hamilton in August. Winters was released by Hamilton in January 2008 and rejoined Ross County in February
February 2008
February 2008 was the second month of the leap year. It began on a Friday and ended after 29 days on a Friday.-International holidays:* February 2 - Candlemas* February 5 - Shrove Tuesday* February 6 - Waitangi Day...
. He joined Livingston
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
in January 2009.
Winters moved to in March 2010, scoring three goals in his first five appearances.
Winters left Dumbarton in May 2010 and moved further a field to Vietnam wto play for Can Tho F.C.
On the 5th of August 2011 Winters re-signed for Dumbarton on a one year deal.
Winters also coaches young people throughout Glasgow in his role with coaching and groupwork company A&M Training (www.aplusmtraining.com).
Winters is engaged to Suzanne Grant who plays for Glasgow Celtic FC womans team.
Hamilton Academical
- Scottish First DivisionScottish Football League First DivisionThe Irn-Bru Scottish Football League First Division Championship is the highest division of the Scottish Football League and the second highest in the Scottish football league system....
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- 2007-08Scottish First Division 2007-08The 2007–08 First Division season was the thirteenth season of the First Division in its current format of ten teams.The team which finished first were automatically promoted to the Scottish Premier League...
- 2007-08
Ross County
- Scottish Second DivisionScottish Football League Second DivisionThe Scottish Football League Second Division is the second highest division of the Scottish Football League and the third highest overall in the Scottish football league system....
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- 2007-08Scottish Second Division 2007-08The 2007–08 Second Division season was the thirteenth season of the Second Division in a ten team format.The following teams competed: Airdrie United, Alloa Athletic, Ayr United, Berwick Rangers, Brechin City, Cowdenbeath, Peterhead, Queen's Park, Raith Rovers and Ross County.The team which...
- 2007-08
Livingston
- Scottish Third DivisionScottish Football League Third DivisionThe Scottish Football League Third Division is the lowest division of the Scottish Football League and the fourth overall in the Scottish football league system....
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- 2009-10