David Sloan (28 October 1941 – 4 February 2016), was a Northern Irish professional
footballer
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who played for
Scunthorpe United,
Oxford United
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and
Walsall
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Walsall is th ...
. He also made two international appearances for
Northern Ireland
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while at Oxford United, in the process becoming the first player to receive an international cap whilst at the club.
[Howland. ''A Complete Record'', p.233.]
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1941 births
2016 deaths
Walsall F.C. players
Scunthorpe United F.C. players
Oxford United F.C. players
Northern Ireland men's international footballers
English Football League players
Bangor F.C. players
Men's association football midfielders
Association footballers from Lisburn
Men's association footballers from Northern Ireland
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