David Harney

David Harney (2 March 1947 – April 2019) was an English professional football forward who played in the Football League for Grimsby Town, Scunthorpe United and Brentford.

David Harney

Personal information
Full name	David Harney[1]
Date of birth	2 March 1947
Place of birth	Jarrow, England
Date of death	April 2019 (aged 72)[2]
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s)	Forward
Youth career
	Cleadon Juniors
	Sunderland
1962–1964	Grimsby Town
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1964–1967	Grimsby Town	60	(10)
1967–1969	Scunthorpe United	52	(8)
1969	Brentford	1	(0)
1973–1976	Wimbledon	40	(9)
	Bromley
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

A forward, Harney began his career with Grimsby Town and moved to Third Division club Scunthorpe United in July 1967.[1] Injuries plagued his career at the Old Showground and he joined Fourth Division club Brentford on trial in October 1969, but was not offered a contract and made just one appearance.[3] Harney finished his career in non-league football with Wimbledon and Bromley.[2]

Career statistics

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Brentford	1969–70[4]	Fourth Division	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Career total			1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0

References

1. "David Harney". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
2. Moody, James. "In Memoriam: David Harney". www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
3. Haynes, Graham; Coumbe, Frank (2006). Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920–2006. Harefield: Yore Publications. p. 160. ISBN 978-0955294914.
4. White, Eric, ed. (1989). 100 Years Of Brentford. Brentford FC. p. 390. ISBN 0951526200.