David Livermore
Encyclopedia
David Livermore is an English footballer who is currently player-manager of Histon
. He plays as a midfielder
.
, London
, Livermore previously played for Millwall
, where he was captain, and as a trainee at Arsenal
. Whilst at Millwall, he played in the 2004 FA Cup Final where they lost to Manchester United.
Livermore joined Hull City
in bizarre circumstances, having spent only ten days as a Leeds United
player after signing from Millwall in the summer of 2006. He joined Hull for an undisclosed fee, after Leeds manager Kevin Blackwell
admitted the club had already acquired other players in the same position in Ian Westlake
and Kevin Nicholls
, and felt Livermore's first team chances were limited.
Livermore missed Hull's first two matches in the 2006–07 season through injury, but went on to play in twenty-five league games, scoring four goals and aiding Hull in escaping relegation.
He joined Oldham Athletic
on loan on 31 January 2008, playing 10 games and scoring once.
On 5 June 2008, Hull announced that Livermore would be leaving the club that summer, following their promotion to the Premier League.
On 3 July 2008, it was announced that Livermore had agreed a two-year contract at League One
club Brighton & Hove Albion
.
On 26 March 2009, Livermore was allowed to leave Brighton to join League Two
side Luton Town
on loan, where he made eight appearances.
On 2 February 2010, it was revealed that Livermore and Brighton had mutually terminated the players contract, although his current contract would not expire until the end of the season. On 4 February 2010 he signed with Barnet
, scoring once in 14 appearances, against Darlington
. After a change of manager two games before the end of the 2009–10
season, he was released by Barnet.
Livermore was appointed manager of Conference National
team Histon
on 23 August 2010.
, but he can also play in defence
, either in the centre or at left-back.
Histon F.C.
Histon Football Club is an English football club based in the twin villages of Histon and Impington, approximately north of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. From the 2007–08 season they competed in the Conference National, the highest level that the club has ever reached in the English football league...
. He plays as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
Career
Born in EdmontonEdmonton, London
Edmonton is an area in the east of the London Borough of Enfield, England, north-north-east of Charing Cross. It has a long history as a settlement distinct from Enfield.-Location:...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, Livermore previously played for Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
, where he was captain, and as a trainee at Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
. Whilst at Millwall, he played in the 2004 FA Cup Final where they lost to Manchester United.
Livermore joined 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...
in bizarre circumstances, having spent only ten days as a Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
player after signing from Millwall in the summer of 2006. He joined Hull for an undisclosed fee, after Leeds manager Kevin Blackwell
Kevin Blackwell
Kevin Patrick Blackwell is an English former professional football goalkeeper who since retiring as a player has worked as a coach and a manager. He has an identical twin, Noel.-Early career:...
admitted the club had already acquired other players in the same position in Ian Westlake
Ian Westlake
Ian John Westlake is an English professional footballer, currently playing for the Montreal Impact of the North American Soccer League.-Early career:...
and Kevin Nicholls
Kevin Nicholls
Kevin John Richard Nicholls is an English former footballer who played in midfield. He is currently a coach at Conference National side Rushden & Diamonds....
, and felt Livermore's first team chances were limited.
Livermore missed Hull's first two matches in the 2006–07 season through injury, but went on to play in twenty-five league games, scoring four goals and aiding Hull in escaping relegation.
He joined Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
on loan on 31 January 2008, playing 10 games and scoring once.
On 5 June 2008, Hull announced that Livermore would be leaving the club that summer, following their promotion to the Premier League.
On 3 July 2008, it was announced that Livermore had agreed a two-year contract at League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
club 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 26 March 2009, Livermore was allowed to leave Brighton to join League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Luton Town
Luton Town F.C.
Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
on loan, where he made eight appearances.
On 2 February 2010, it was revealed that Livermore and Brighton had mutually terminated the players contract, although his current contract would not expire until the end of the season. On 4 February 2010 he signed with Barnet
Barnet F.C.
Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet....
, scoring once in 14 appearances, against 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...
. After a change of manager two games before the end of the 2009–10
2009–10 in English football
The 2009–10 season was the 130th season of competitive football in England.The season began on 8 August 2009 for the Championship, League One and League Two and 15 August 2009 for the Premier League...
season, he was released by Barnet.
Livermore was appointed manager of Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
team Histon
Histon F.C.
Histon Football Club is an English football club based in the twin villages of Histon and Impington, approximately north of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. From the 2007–08 season they competed in the Conference National, the highest level that the club has ever reached in the English football league...
on 23 August 2010.
Style of play
His preferred position is central midfieldMidfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, but he can also play in defence
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....
, either in the centre or at left-back.