1978 Jackson, David
Birth Date
16th September 1958
Birthplace
Bradford, West Riding
Occupation
Striker
Biographical Text
Dave Jackson, a loanee from Manchester United, made a scoring debut for Exeter City Reserves in the Western League against Barnstaple Town in March 1978. He later appeared in the Football League for Bradford City.
A nineteen-year-old striker, he joined City until the end of the 1978/79 season after appearing for the reserves during his time at Old Trafford.
His time at St James' Park was also spent in the reserves and, without making a first-team appearance, returned north and was promptly released by Manchester United so he could sign for hometown club Bradford City.
Once at Valley Parade he made a dozen league appearances (scoring three times) as well as appearing in the FA Cup.
Dave Jackson died in Bradford in 2009 aged fifty.
A nineteen-year-old striker, he joined City until the end of the 1978/79 season after appearing for the reserves during his time at Old Trafford.
His time at St James' Park was also spent in the reserves and, without making a first-team appearance, returned north and was promptly released by Manchester United so he could sign for hometown club Bradford City.
Once at Valley Parade he made a dozen league appearances (scoring three times) as well as appearing in the FA Cup.
Dave Jackson died in Bradford in 2009 aged fifty.
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