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Dave Metchick

Dave Metchick

English footballer

David John Metchick (born 14 August 1943) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder in England and the United States. In England, he played in the Football League for Leyton Orient, Brentford, Fulham, Peterborough United and Queens Park Rangers and in the United States he played in the North American Soccer League for Atlanta Apollos and Miami Gatos. He was capped by England at youth level.

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Club career

After beginning his career as an apprentice with Football League club Fulham, Metchick turned professional in 1961 and made 47 league appearances and scored 9 goals for the club.[2][3] He later played for Leyton Orient, Peterborough United, Queens Park Rangers.[1] Metchick played for North American Soccer League club Atlanta Chiefs in 1970 and returned to England to play with the reserve team at First Division club Arsenal during the 1970–71 season.[2][4] Either side of a spell with Miami Gatos in 1972, Metchick made a return to Atlanta Chiefs in 1971 and 1973.[5] Metchick returned to England in 1973 to play for Fourth Division club Brentford.[2] After his release in 1975, Metchick wound down his career in non-League football.[2][6] He returned to Brentford on a non-contract basis between January and March 1978, but did not make a first team appearance.[7]

International career

In 1961, Metchick won six caps and scored two goals for England Youth.[8]

Personal life

Metchick is Jewish and worked as a black cab driver.[2]

Honours

Atlanta Chiefs

Individual

  • North American Soccer League All-Stars First Team: 1970[10]
  • North American Soccer League All-Stars Second Team: 1972[11]

Career statistics

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  1. 5 appearances in FA Trophy, 2 appearances in Middlesex Senior Charity Cup, 2 appearances in London Senior Cup

References

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    "Dave Metchick". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  2. [2]
    Croxford, Mark; Lane, David; Waterman, Greville (2011). The Big Brentford Book of the Seventies. Sunbury, Middlesex: Legends Publishing. p. 268. ISBN 978-1906796709.
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    Dave Metchick at WorldFootball.net
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    Harris, Jeff (1995). Hogg, Tony (ed.). Arsenal Who's Who. Independent UK Sports. p. 203. ISBN 978-1-899429-03-5.
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    "NASL-Dave Metchick". nasljerseys.com. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
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    "Player Archive". THE TERRAS. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
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    Haynes, Graham; Coumbe, Frank (2006). Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920–2006. Yore Publications. p. 108. ISBN 978-0955294914.
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    "David Metchick". 11v11.com. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
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    "The Year in American Soccer – 1971". homepages.sover.net. Archived from the original on 5 November 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
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    "NASL All-Star Teams, all-time". homepages.sover.net. Archived from the original on 13 April 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  11. [11]
    "Steve Dimitry's NASL Web Page". www.oocities.org. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
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    "Dave Metchick's Matches For Peterborough". UpThePosh! The Peterborough United Database. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
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    "Seasonal Stats – Files – 1968–69". QPRnet. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
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    "Seasonal Stats – Files – 1969–70". QPRnet. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  15. [15]
    Croxford, Lane & Waterman 2011, p. 321-322.
  16. [16]
    "Former Staff – David Metchick". Greensnet – Official Hendon FC. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  • Dave Metchick at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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