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David Corner (footballer)

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David Corner
Personal information
Full name David Edward Corner[1]
Date of birth (1966-05-15) 15 May 1966 (age 58)
Place of birth Sunderland, England
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[2]
Position(s) Central defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1984–1988 Sunderland 33 (1)
1985–1986 → Cardiff City (loan) 6 (0)
1987–1988 → Peterborough United (loan) 9 (0)
1988–1989 Leyton Orient 4 (0)
1989–1991 Darlington 56 (9)
1991–1994 Gateshead 101 (7)
Total 209 (17)
International career
1983 England U17 4 (0)
1985 England U20 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Edward Corner (born 15 May 1966) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender in the Football League for Sunderland, Cardiff City, Peterborough United, Leyton Orient and Darlington.

Career

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Born in Sunderland, Corner joined his hometown club Sunderland in 1984 at the age of 18.[3] After Shaun Elliott suffered an injury during the 1984–85 season, Corner was able to establish himself in the first team and was named in the starting line-up for the 1985 Football League Cup Final against Norwich City in only his fifth appearance for the club. However, a mistake by Corner led to the only goal of the game when he was caught in possession by John Deehan, before the ball fell to Asa Hartford,[3] whose shot deflected in off Gordon Chisholm to seal a victory for Norwich.[4][5] He later played for Cardiff City, Peterborough United, Leyton Orient, Darlington,[6][7] and Gateshead.[8]

He also represented England at under-17 level[9] and participated at the 1985 FIFA World Youth Championship.[10][11]

References

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  1. ^ Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 41. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.
  2. ^ Dunk, Peter, ed. (1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 352. ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
  3. ^ a b Fowler, Andrew (19 March 2013). "Where Are They Now? Former Sunderland defender David Corner". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  4. ^ Reynolds, Jim (25 March 1985). "Hartford helps Norwich to lift Milk Cup". The Glasgow Herald. p. 22. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  5. ^ Wilson, Jonathan (26 February 2014). "The thought of Sunderland winning the League Cup is terrifying". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  6. ^ "David Corner". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database. Neil Brown. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
  7. ^ For Darlington's 1989–90 Football Conference appearances and goals: Tweddle, Frank (2000). The Definitive Darlington F.C. Nottingham: Soccerdata. p. 86. ISBN 978-1-899468-15-7.
  8. ^ Appearances and goals for Gateshead are taken from:
    "Gateshead F.C. Season 1991/92". Unofficial Gateshead Football Club Statistics Database. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
    "Gateshead F.C. Season 1992/93". Unofficial Gateshead Football Club Statistics Database. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
    "Gateshead F.C. Season 1993/94". Unofficial Gateshead Football Club Statistics Database. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
    "Gateshead F.C. Season 1994/95". Unofficial Gateshead Football Club Statistics Database. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  9. ^ "Match results under 17 1982–2010". England Football Online. Chris Goodwin & Glen Isherwood. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  10. ^ David Corner – FIFA competition record (archived). Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  11. ^ "Match results under 20 1981–2019". England Football Online. Chris Goodwin & Glen Isherwood. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.


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