Dave Bird

David Alan Bird (born 26 December 1984) is an English footballer, who played as a Central Midfielder. Bird holds the record for most Football League appearances for Cheltenham Town F.C., having made 289 League appearances for the club. He has previously played for Cheltenham Town, Kidderminster Harriers and Gloucester City.

Dave Bird
Personal information
Full name David Alan Bird
Date of birth (1984-12-26) 26 December 1984
Place of birth Gloucester, England
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 N/A
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2012 Cheltenham Town 289 (8)
2011 → Kidderminster Harriers (loan) 4 (0)
2012 Gloucester City ? (1)
2012 Cinderford Town
2016 Broadwell Amateurs
2019- Harrow Hill AFC
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 04:54, 25 July 2013 (UTC)

Career

Born in Gloucester, Bird grew up in Cinderford attending Heywood School and playing for Cinderford Town from the age of 14. Bird was a member of the Cheltenham Town academy team and signed professionally in 2002. He made over 200 appearances for his club, his best season coming in 2007–08 where he had been a regular in the starting line-up and had scored four goals.

He holds the record for most league appearances for Cheltenham Town F.C., having made 289 League appearances for the club.

On 24 January 2012, Bird left Cheltenham Town by mutual consent.[1] On 20 March 2012 Bird joined Conference North side Gloucester City on a short-term deal.[2]

In July 2012, Bird was on trial with Hereford United although he eventually re-joined his boyhood club, Cinderford Town.

In April 2014, Bird was appointed player/assistant manager under John Brough.

In April 2016, Bird was playing for Gloucestershire County League team Broadwell Amateurs[3]

Notes
  1. http://www.ctfc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10434~2587506,00.html Archived 30 June 2012 at Archive.today
  2. "Bird flies the nest to join Tigers". www.gloucestercityafc.com. Archived from the original on 25 July 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2012.
  3. http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/gloucestershire-county-league-kingswood-bishop-s/story-29089316-detail/story.html%5B%5D


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