David Stroud (born 10 November 1987) is a

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. He is the son of former

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Kenny Stroud Kenneth Allan "Kenny" Stroud (born 1 December 1953) is an English former footballer who made more than 400 appearances in the Football League playing for Swindon Town, where he spent the majority of his career, Newport County and Bristol City ...

. Stroud made his breakthrough into the

first team in October 2005 when still a youth team player. With manager Iffy Onuora previously responsible for youth development, he gave Stroud a chance in a match at

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, Stroud produced a solid performance that impressed Onuora—his pace being his main attribute After continuing in the first team the following week, a hamstring injury sidelined Stroud for a period, and he did not appear in the first team again until the New Year. On 30 December 2006 it was announced that Stroud's contract would not be extended and was released from Swindon. After being released from Swindon, David signed for Swindon Supermarine, and subsequently scored in their play off final win over Taunton Town on 5 May 2007. He also spent two occasions on loan at Basingstoke Town whilst going up through the ranks at Swindon Town. In his second spell with Basingstoke he played in the club's famous first round F.A Cup win away at Chesterfield before being recalled by Swindon manager Paul Sturrock, forcing him to miss the second round tie against Aldershot Town

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David Stroud Basingstoke Town Profile
Swindon Town F.C. players Basingstoke Town F.C. players Swindon Supermarine F.C. players Highworth Town F.C. players Living people 1987 births Footballers from Swindon English Football League players Men's association football midfielders English men's footballers 21st-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-midfielder-1980s-stub