David Brown (footballer, born 1978) 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 until
David Coleman (footballer, born 1942) season on 20 October in a 4–1 defeat away to Wrexham, with Coleman scoring the solitary goal for Colchester. After leaving Colchester, Coleman joined another local non-league club, Clacton Town. Coleman died on 23 September 2016 from cancer. David Coleman (footballer, born 1942) David John Coleman (27 March 1942 – 23 September 2016) was an English footballer who played in the Football League as a forward for Colchester United. Born in Colchester in 1942, Coleman began his career with local clubs Stanway Rovers and Harwich & Parkeston in non-league football before moving into the Football League with hometown club Colchester