David Lindsay was a Scottish

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who played as a

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Career

Originally from

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, Lindsay played club football for St Mirren, Hearts,

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and Leith Athletic, and made one appearance for

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in 1903. He missed a single game for West Ham United in 1906–07, his crosses from the

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to players such as Harry Stapley, William Grassam and Lionel Watson contributing to the 60 goals scored by the club that season. In all, he made 2 FA Cup and 51

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appearances for West Ham.

References

Year of birth missing Place of birth missing Scottish men's footballers Scotland men's international footballers St Mirren F.C. players Heart of Midlothian F.C. players West Ham United F.C. players Leith Athletic F.C. players Southern Football League players Men's association football wingers Year of death missing Place of death missing Scottish Junior Football Association players Scotland men's junior international footballers Rutherglen Glencairn F.C. players Scottish Football League players {{Scotland-footy-midfielder-stub