David Holdsworth
| Date of birth | 08 November 1968 |
| Place of birth | Walthamstow |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 81 kg |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Position | Defender/Centre back |
Holdsworth was in fine form for Birmingham City in the early part of last season, marshalling the defence with a calm assurance and reading the play very well. However he had his tonsils removed in November and ended up back in a hospital trauma ward after suffering severe haemorrhaging, he then had trouble eating and drinking and lost a stone in weight before finally setting out on the road to recovery. He made a surprise return to the subs' bench for the Worthington Cup final and subsequently returned to first-team action for the Blues.
Holdsworth, who is the twin brother of Bolton's Dean Holdsworth, joined Wanderers on a monthly contract in August 2002.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford | 08 Nov 1986 | 08 Oct 1996 | |
| Sheffield United | 08 Oct 1996 | 23 Mar 1999 | |
| Birmingham City | 22 Mar 1999 | 30 Jun 2002 | |
| Walsall | 18 Jan 2002 | 25 Apr 2002 | L |
| Bolton Wanderers | 30 Aug 2002 | 01 Nov 2002 | |
| Scarborough | 01 Nov 2002 | 19 Mar 2003 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1994-95 | Watford | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Watford | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Watford | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Sheffield United | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Sheffield United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 4 |
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| 2000-01 | Birmingham City | League Division 1 | 24 | 5 |
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| 2000-01 | Birmingham City | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Birmingham City | League Division 1 | 3 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Walsall | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Walsall | League Division 1 | 9 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Bolton Wanderers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Scarborough | FA Cup | 2 |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 1995 | Watford v Crystal Palace | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 01 Mar 1995 | Crystal Palace v Watford | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 24 Oct 1995 | Watford v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 06 Jan 1996 | Watford v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 17 Jan 1996 | Wimbledon v Watford | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-86 | England | Cannes Tournament | 3 | ||||
| 1985-86 | England | IYT | 2 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 1986 | Brazil v England | D | 0-0 | CANNES TOURNAMENT | |
| 30 Mar 1986 | Hungary v England | W | 0-2 | Cannes Tournament | |
| 31 Mar 1986 | France v England | L | 2-1 | CANNES TOURNAMENT | |
| 07 May 1986 | Thailand v England | L | 2-1 | IYT | |
| 11 May 1986 | France v England | D | 1-1 | IYT | |
| 13 May 1986 | Brazil v England | L | 2-1 | IYT | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.