David Eyres

Date of birth26 February 1964
Place of birthLiverpool
NationalityEnglish
Weight74 kg
Height1.80 m
PositionMidfielder

A veteran left winger and consummate professional, David was rewarded with a new one-year contract at Preston North End during the summer of 2000, and had a permanent place on the bench in the early season.

However, frustrated by a lack of first-team football, he left for Oldham Athletic in October where his arrival marked a turning point in the club's campaign, as a desperate run of six points from 11 games suddenly became one of just four defeats in 19 Second Division matches.

Employed either as a left wing back or out-and- out winger, he provided some much-needed width and the occasional goal.

David agreed a new one-year contract with the Latics in July 2003.

After Iain Dowie resigned to take over at Crystal Palace in December 2003, along with John Sheridan, David became caretaker manager at Oldham Athletic.

At the age of 41, David's contract at Oldham was extended to June 2006 in June 2005.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Rhyl Town 01 Jul 1987 15 Aug 1989
Blackpool 15 Aug 1989 29 Jul 1993
Burnley 29 Jul 1993 29 Oct 1997
Preston North End 29 Oct 1997 13 Oct 2000
Oldham Athletic 13 Oct 2000 30 Jun 2006
Hyde United 01 Aug 2006

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1994-95 Burnley FA Cup 2
1994-95 Burnley League Cup 2
1996-97 Burnley FA Cup 1
1997-98 Burnley League Cup 2
1998-99 Preston North End FA Cup 1
1
1999-00 Preston North End FA Cup 1
1999-00 Preston North End League Cup
1
2000-01 Oldham Athletic FA Cup 3
2000-01 Oldham Athletic LDV Vans Trophy 1
2000-01 Oldham Athletic League Division 2 30
3
1
2000-01 Preston North End League Cup
2
2000-01 Preston North End League Division 1
5
2001-02 Oldham Athletic FA Cup 4
3
2001-02 Oldham Athletic LDV Vans Trophy 1
1
2001-02 Oldham Athletic League Cup 2
1
2001-02 Oldham Athletic League Division 2 40
5
9
5
2002-03 Oldham Athletic FA Cup 3
1
2
2002-03 Oldham Athletic League Cup 4
1
1
2002-03 Oldham Athletic League Division 2 40
13
6
1
2002-03 Oldham Athletic League Division 2 Play-Offs 2
1
2003-04 Oldham Athletic FA Cup
1
2003-04 Oldham Athletic League Division 2 22
7
3
3
2004-05 Oldham Athletic FA Cup 4
2004-05 Oldham Athletic LDV Vans Trophy 4
1
1
2004-05 Oldham Athletic League Cup 2
1
1
2004-05 Oldham Athletic League One 40
2
4
3
2005-06 Oldham Athletic FA Cup 1
1
1
2005-06 Oldham Athletic LDV Vans Trophy 1
2005-06 Oldham Athletic League One 15
6
1
2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
21 Sep 1994 Liverpool v Burnley L 2-0 League Cup 2nd round 1st leg
05 Oct 1994 Burnley v Liverpool L 1-4
Agg: 1-6
League Cup 2nd round 2nd leg
28 Jan 1995 Burnley v Liverpool D 0-0 FA Cup 4th round
07 Feb 1995 Liverpool v Burnley L 1-0 FA Cup 4th round replay
04 Jan 1997 Liverpool v Burnley L 1-0 FA Cup 3rd round
16 Sep 1997 Burnley v Stoke City L 0-4 League Cup 2nd round 1st leg
24 Sep 1997 Stoke City v Burnley L 2-0
Agg: 6-0
League Cup 2nd round 2nd leg


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.