Hosta

by | Mar 16, 2018 | Hosta

How Can We Help?
You are here:
< Back
For the English cricketer, see David Ratcliffe (cricketer).

David Ratcliffe (born 9 March 1957) is a former professional footballer. Born in England, he represented Australia at international level.[1]

Career

Born in Dewsbury, Ratcliffe joined Bradford City as an amateur in July 1972,[2] joining the first-team in March 1975.[3] He made 28 league appearances, scoring once, and two FA Cup appearances,[4] before leaving the club in June 1978.[2] He later played in Australia for Brisbane City, St. George, Sydney Olympic, Wollongong City and Mount Pritchard.[5][6]

He also earned 21 international caps for Australia between 1982 and 1986.[7][8]

He managed Wollongong City, Sydney Olympic, and Sydney United in the Australian National Soccer League.[9]

Sources

  • Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903-1988. Breedon Books Sport. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.

References

  1. ^ Socceroos Greats - Where are they now: David Ratcliffe theworldgame.sbs.com.au
  2. ^ a b Frost, p. 405
  3. ^ "David Ratcliffe". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  4. ^ Frost, p. 387
  5. ^ "Player search". The English National Football Archive. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  6. ^ "Australian Player Database R: Ranaldi–Renaud". OzFootball.net. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  7. ^ "David Ratcliffe". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  8. ^ "Former Roos receive caps". Australian FourFourTwo. 12 June 2009. Archived from the original on 22 September 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
  9. ^ "David Ratcliffe". Retrieved 2 June 2022.
Categories
Table of Contents