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
Chris Beech (footballer, born 1975) as a replacement for Kevin Sandwith, was part of the club's squad as they won promotion back to the Football League and remained on their books the following season. He was released at the end of the 2003–04 season to join Carlisle United. Chris Beech (footballer, born 1975) Christopher Beech (born 5 November 1975) is an English former professional footballer. Beech began his career at Manchester City but failed to make a first team appearance at the Maine Road club. He joined Cardiff City on a free transfer in August 1997 and was first team regular during the 1997–98 season,