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David Edgar

David's father, Eddie, is a former goalkeeper for Newcastle United having made one appearance for the club during a 1976 FA Cup game.

When David was 9 his father brought him to England to play in a football tournament where he would be spotted by scouts at Manchester United and was offered a scholarship deal. However, he decided to stay in Canada.

At 14 he accepted a scholarship from Newcastle United and moved into a grandmothers home in Hebburn, Tyne and Wear.

Edgar began playing for the academy and soon found himself involved in first team action during Newcastle's injury nightmare in 2006/2007. Edgar was given a debut in an unfamiliar right back position against Bolton Wanderers but Newcastle were defeated 2-1.

A week later he made his home debut, watched by his father Eddie, this time at left back. Newcastle were trailing 2-1 to Manchester United when David scored from a long range shot to equalise and earn a point for Newcastle.

 

 

Info

Full name: David Edward Edgar
DOB: 19th May 1987
Place of Birth: Kitchener, Canada
Height: 6ft 2in
Position: Centre Defender
Signed from: Youth Academy
Date signed: 1st July 2003
Debut: 26th December 2006 v Bolton Wanderers

Facts

David scored on his home debut, a long range strike against Manchester United.

His father Eddie, once played in goal for Newcastle.

David once rejected the chance to join the Manchester United School of Excellence.