David Lindsay was a Scottish

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who played as a

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Career

Lindsay played club football for St Mirren, Hearts,

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and Leith Athletic, and made one appearance for

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in 1903. He missed a single game for West Ham United in 1906–07, his crosses from the

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to players such as

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, William Grassam and

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contributing to the 60 goals scored by the club that season. In all, he made 2 FA Cup and 51

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appearances for West Ham.

References

Year of birth missing Place of birth missing Scottish footballers Scotland international footballers St Mirren F.C. players Heart of Midlothian F.C. players West Ham United F.C. players Leith Athletic F.C. players Southern Football League players Association football wingers Year of death missing Place of death missing Scottish Junior Football Association players Scotland junior international footballers Rutherglen Glencairn F.C. players Scottish Football League players {{Scotland-footy-midfielder-stub