David Roche
| Date of birth | 13 December 1970 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 77 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
A recruit from the famous Wallsend Boys Club, Newcastle's youth team captain was given an early senior opportunity by Ossie Ardiles. A traumatic few months on Tyneside follows and Kevin Keegan's arrival meant his United days were numbered.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 01 Aug 1988 | 01 Oct 1993 | |
| Doncaster Rovers | 01 Oct 1993 | 01 Mar 1995 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-89 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 2 |
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| 1990-91 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 5 | 3 |
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| 1991-92 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 18 | 8 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.