David Sinclair (born 6 October 1969) is a Scottish former

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who played in

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Career

Sinclair made most of his career appearances at

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, where he picked up two

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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 James Michael Nicholl (born 28 December 1956) is a Northern Irish former professional footballer who played for several clubs, including Manchester United and Rangers. He was mainly a right-back but could also play in other defensive roles. N ...

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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: 1994–95 *

: 1992–93, 1994–95

Personal life

Sinclair was brought up in the village of

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* 1969 births Footballers from Fife Living people Scottish men's 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 Men's association football defenders Sportspeople from Valleyfield, Fife 20th-century Scottish sportsmen {{Scotland-footy-defender-1960s-stub