Dave Barnett (footballer)
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David Kwame "Dave" Barnett (born 16 April 1967) is an English
former footballer who played as a defender
. Born in Birmingham
, he played for a variety of clubs in the Football League
, for Edmonton Brickmen
in the Canadian Soccer League, and for Dunfermline Athletic
in the Scottish Premier League
, making more than 200 league appearances in total.
was cancelled by mutual consent. Barnett had injured his Achilles in a reserve match at Scunthorpe United
in April 2000 and despite months of treatment and rehabilitation, on specialist's advice he had to retire from professional football.
as first-team coach
in March 2001, leaving to join the coaching staff at former club Birmingham City's Academy
. He later played for Moor Green
.
In July 2009, after returning to Birmingham
from the United States of America, he made a return to football linking up with Romulus
. He debuted for the club in the 1–0 Southern Football League Division One Central defeat at Leighton Town
on 15 August 2009 and in February 2010 was appointed first-team coach at the club. In May 2010, he agreed to continue in the role for the 2010–11 season.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
former footballer who played as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
. Born in Birmingham
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
, he played for a variety of clubs in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
, for Edmonton Brickmen
Edmonton Brickmen
The Edmonton Brickmen were an Edmonton, Alberta-based soccer club that competed in two now-defunct leagues: the Western Soccer Alliance and the Canadian Soccer League.-History:...
in the Canadian Soccer League, and for Dunfermline Athletic
Dunfermline Athletic F.C.
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Dunfermline, Fife, commonly known as just Dunfermline. They currently compete in the Scottish Premier League....
in the Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
, making more than 200 league appearances in total.
Playing career
On 18 August 2000, his contract with Lincoln CityLincoln 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....
was cancelled by mutual consent. Barnett had injured his Achilles in a reserve match at Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
in April 2000 and despite months of treatment and rehabilitation, on specialist's advice he had to retire from professional football.
Coaching career
After finishing his league career he joined Halesowen TownHalesowen Town F.C.
Halesowen Town is an English association football club formed in 1873, since 2011 playing in the Southern League Division One South & West]]. The team is nicknamed "The Yeltz".-History:...
as first-team coach
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
in March 2001, leaving to join the coaching staff at former club Birmingham City's Academy
Birmingham City F.C. Reserves and Academy
Birmingham City F.C. Reserves and Academy are the reserve team and the youth development system respectively of Birmingham City Football Club. The reserve team, established in 1879, played in the Premier Reserve League South in the 2009–10 season but have not entered a league since...
. He later played for Moor Green
Moor Green F.C.
Moor Green F.C. was a non-league association football team originally from the Hall Green area of south Birmingham but later based in the town of Solihull, West Midlands, England...
.
In July 2009, after returning to Birmingham
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
from the United States of America, he made a return to football linking up with Romulus
Romulus F.C.
Romulus Football Club is a football club based in Sutton Coldfield, England. They currently play in the Northern Premier League First Division South .-History:...
. He debuted for the club in the 1–0 Southern Football League Division One Central defeat at Leighton Town
Leighton Town F.C.
Leighton Town F.C. are an English football club located in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. They were established in 1885. The club plays home games at Bell Close and currently play in Southern League Division One Central.-History:...
on 15 August 2009 and in February 2010 was appointed first-team coach at the club. In May 2010, he agreed to continue in the role for the 2010–11 season.