David Waugh (born 1866, date of death unknown) was an English professional

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who played as an inside forward. He played for

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before joining nearby

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in 1886. He made his competitive debut on 15 October 1887 in the club's 2–0 win against Darwen Old Wanderers in the first round of the

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. He scored in his only other cup appearance for Burnley in the 2–3 loss to

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in the next round of the competition. He left Burnley to join Everton in July 1888.

1888-1889 Season

David Waugh made his League Debut on 8 September 1888, playing as a forward, at

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, the then home of Everton. The home team defeated the visitors

2–1. David Waugh scored his debut League goal on 6 October 1888, playing as a forward, at Anfield. The home team defeated the visitors,

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2–0 and David Waugh scored the first of Everton' two goals. David Waugh appeared in seven of the 22 League matches played by Everton in season 1888–89 and scored two League goals. (registration & fee required)

1889 onwards

Waugh was not retained for 1889-1890 and nothing is recorded about him after he left Everton.

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at Everton F.C. Stats ;Specific 1866 births Year of death missing English men's footballers Men's association football forwards Padiham F.C. (1878) players Burnley F.C. players Everton F.C. players English Football League players Place of birth missing {{England-footy-forward-1860s-stub