David Ratcliffe
Australian footballer
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David Ratcliffe (born 9 March 1957) is a former professional footballer. Born in England, he represented Australia at international level.[1]
Date of birth
9 March 1957
Place of birth
Dewsbury, England
Position
Central defender
1972–1975
Bradford City
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 March 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Dewsbury, England | ||
| Position | Central defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1972–1975 | Bradford City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1975–1978 | Bradford City | 28 | (1) |
| 1979–1981 | Brisbane City | ||
| 1982–1986 | St. George | ||
| 1987 | Sydney Olympic | ||
| 1988 | Wollongong City | ||
| 1989 | St. George | ||
| 1989–1992 | Wollongong City | ||
| 1992 | Mount Pritchard | ||
| International career | |||
| 1982–1986 | Australia | 21 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1987 | Sydney Olympic | ||
| 1989-1995 | Wollongong City | ||
| 1995-1997 | Sydney Olympic | ||
| 1999-2000 | Sydney United | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Born in Dewsbury, Ratcliffe joined Bradford City as an amateur in July 1972,[2] joining the first-team in March 1975.[3] He made 28 league appearances, scoring once, and two FA Cup appearances,[4] before leaving the club in June 1978.[2] He later played in Australia for Brisbane City, St. George, Sydney Olympic, Wollongong City and Mount Pritchard.[5][6]
He also earned 21 international caps for Australia between 1982 and 1986.[7][8]
He managed Wollongong City, Sydney Olympic, and Sydney United in the Australian National Soccer League.[9]
Sources
- Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.