David James Lindsay (born 17 May 1966) is an English former professional

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who played in

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for

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as a

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. He began his youth career at

and signed professional terms in May 1984. His

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debut, however, was in December 1983, in a home 1–2 defeat to

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, but it was his only appearance that season. In season 1984–85 he made 11 appearances and in 1985–86 began the season as first choice left back but played only nine times. In the 1986 close season, Lindsay moved on to play for Finnish club

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, before signing for

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in March 1987, where he made 63 appearances over the next two seasons.

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1966 births Living people English footballers Association football defenders Crystal Palace F.C. players Welling United F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players Footballers from the London Borough of Havering {{England-footy-defender-1960s-stub