David Ratcliffe

For the English cricketer, see David Ratcliffe (cricketer).

David Ratcliffe (born 9 March 1957) is a former professional footballer. Born in England, he represented Australia at international level.^[1]

David Ratcliffe

Personal information
Date of birth	(1957-03-09) 9 March 1957 (age 68)
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.