David Burgess (footballer)

David Burgess
Personal information
Full name David J Burgess
Place of birth New Zealand
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Miramar Rangers
International career
1983–1984 New Zealand 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

David Burgess is a former association football player who represented New Zealand at the international level.[1]

Burgess made his full All Whites debut in a 2-0 win over Ghana on 7 June 1983[2] and ended his international playing career with four A-international caps to his credit,[1] his final cap a substitute appearance in a 0-2 loss to South Korea on 22 April 1984.[2]

He has since become a journalist, with stints at newspapers including The Dominion Post in Wellington where he was the local council reporter. He also maintains a keen interest in the Wellington Phoenix football franchise, which he covered for the paper.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ a b "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Archived from the original on 1 May 2009. Retrieved 24 October 2009.
  2. ^ a b "A-International Lineups". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 24 October 2009.