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) 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 football in Scotland and Sweden. Born in Leeds, McNiven was raised in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, where he played junior football for the Y.M.C.A. juniors alongside Gavin McCann who went on to play for Bolton Wanderers and John Hills who went on to play for Blackpool. McNiven came through the ranks at Oldham Athletic alongside