David Sinclair (born 6 October 1969) is a Scottish former
footballer
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who played in
defence
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Tactical, martial, and political acts or groups
* Defense (military), forces primarily intended for warfare
* Civil defense, the organizing of civilians to deal with emergencies or enemy attacks
* Defense industr ...
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Career
Sinclair made most of his career appearances at
Raith Rovers, where he picked up two
Scottish First Division title medals, plus a
League Cup winner's medal. After making over 175 league appearances for Raith, Sinclair failed to make even half that at a number of other clubs, retiring in 2001.
After the League Cup victory Raith Rovers manager
Jimmy Nicholl is quoted to have said "Even Davie Sinclair was crying and he's so tough he's got tattoos on his teeth".
Honours
Raith Rovers
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Scottish League Cup
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:
1994–95
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Scottish First Division:
1992–93,
1994–95
Personal life
Sinclair was brought up in the village of
High Valleyfield
Valleyfield consists of High Valleyfield and Low Valleyfield which are neighbouring villages in Fife, Scotland, midway between Dunfermline and Kincardine-on-Forth. Low Valleyfield is on the shore of the Firth of Forth, High Valleyfield on the ...
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References
External links
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1969 births
Footballers from Fife
Living people
Scottish footballers
Raith Rovers F.C. players
Millwall F.C. players
Dundee United F.C. players
Livingston F.C. players
Falkirk F.C. players
Forfar Athletic F.C. players
Scottish Football League players
Portadown F.C. players
English Football League players
Association football defenders
Sportspeople from Valleyfield, Fife
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