David Brown (footballer, born 1978) season. David Brown (footballer, born 1978) David Alistair Brown (born 2 October 1978) is an English footballer who last played for Conference National side Wrexham as a striker. Born in Bolton, Greater Manchester, Brown began his career with Oldham Athletic, but signed for Manchester United as an apprentice in July 1995. However, the method by which United signed Brown was deemed to have been against Football Association regulations, and the club was fined £20,000. He turned professional in August 1997, but failed to break into the first team at Old Trafford. In March 1998 he joined Hull City on loan
David McNiven (footballer, born 1978) before re-joining Hyde in August 2012 as a player, as well as a sports scientist. McNiven was called up to the England C national team in 2004 and appeared four times for them. McNiven's father (also called David) was also a professional footballer as is his twin brother, Scott, who plays for the same club. David McNiven (footballer, born 1978) David Jonathan McNiven (born 27 May 1978) is an English footballer. He played as a striker and is now a sports scientist/ PE teacher. He is a well traveled player, he has predominantly played in England but has also played