Full name David George Carlton Years Team 1969–1972 Fulham | Playing position Place of birth Stepney, England Name Dave Carlton | |
Date of birth (1952-11-24) 24 November 1952 (age 63) | ||
David George "Dave" Carlton (born 24 November 1952) is an English retired professional football midfielder who made 320 appearances in the Football League, most notably for Northampton Town and Brentford.
Contents
- Early years
- Northampton Town
- Brentford
- Return to Northampton Town
- Wealdstone
- Personal life
- Honours
- References
Early years
Carlton began his career as an apprentice at West Ham United, moving to Fulham in 1969. He made his debut during the 1971–72 Division Two season, making 8 appearances in total. After a loan spell at North American Soccer League side Dallas Tornado in the summer of 1972, Carlton returned to Fulham, but made just one further appearance before his departure in October 1973.
Northampton Town
Carlton signed for Division Four side Northampton Town in October 1973. He made just six league appearances in what remained of the 1973–74, but became a regular pick from the beginning of the 1974–75 season, helping the Cottagers to promotion to Division Three a year later. Northampton were relegated back to Division Four at the first time of asking and Carlton departed the County Ground early in the 1976–77 season. He made 104 league appearances and scored six goals during nearly three years with Northampton.
Brentford
Carlton reunited with former Northampton Town manager Bill Dodgin at Division Four side Brentford in October 1976, signing for a £3,000 fee. He helped the Bees to promotion to Division Three in the 1977–78 season and unlike with Northampton, the club consolidated their position. He departed Griffin Park in the summer of 1980, having made 148 appearances and scored seven goals during nearly four years with the Bees.
Return to Northampton Town
In September 1980, Carlton dropped to Division Four, following Bill Dodgin to Northampton Town. He made 76 league appearances before departing in 1982.
Wealdstone
Carlton saw out his career with a spell at Alliance Premier League side Wealdstone.
Personal life
After retiring from football, Carlton settled in Little Billing and began a business selling golf equipment.
Honours
Brentford