David Harney

English professional footballer (1947-2019)

David Harney (2 March 1947 – April/May 2019) was an English footballer. He played as a forward.

David Harney
Personal information
Full name David Harney
Date of birth (1947-03-02)2 March 1947[1]
Place of birth Jarrow, England
Date of death April/May 2019 (aged 72)
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Cleadon Juniors
Sunderland
1962–1964 Grimsby Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1964–1967 Grimsby Town 60 (10)
1967–1969 Scunthorpe United 52 (8)
1969 Brentford 1 (0)
1973–1976 Wimbledon 40 (9)
Bromley
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Harney was born in Jarrow, County Durham. He played for Sunderland in his youth, before joining Grimsby Town. He played in the Football League for Grimsby Town, Scunthorpe United and Brentford during the 1960s. He also played for non-league clubs Wimbledon and Bromley.

Harney's death was reported on 2 May 2019.[2]

References

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  1. "David Harney". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  2. Moody, James (2 May 2019). "In Memoriam: David Harney". Scunthorpe United Football Club. Retrieved 14 May 2019.