David Richard LAYNE
Date of birth
July 29th, 1939 - Sheffield
First joined
June 8th, 1959 [transferred in]
First team debut
August 22nd, 1959 vs. Queens Park Rangers (Away)
Last match played
December 17th, 1960 vs. Halifax Town (Away)
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ENGLANDNo international caps.
Prolific striker, signed from Rotherham on a free transfer at the beginning of the 1959/1960 season. He was given his chance in the first team, after scoring seven goals in one Hellenic League match for the reserves - a match that earned him the nickname "Bronco".
He didn't disappoint, and he ended that first season with twenty goals from just 27 appearances, including back-to-back hat-tricks versus Shrewsbury and Southend. These goals helped him to out-score club record signing Jimmy Gauld, who was released at the end of the season.
He scored another eight goals the following season, before being allowed to join Bradford City in December 1960.
Playing Record
Senior
| Season | LEAGUE | FA CUP | EFL CUP | TOTAL | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | |
| 1960/61 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 15 |
| 1959/60 | 27 | 20 | - | - | - | - | 27 | 20 |
| TOTAL | 41 | 28 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 35 |
Reserve and Youth Team Appearances
Note that appearance data for reserve and youth teams may not be complete. Expand for more information.
Career details
| Club | Details |
|---|---|
Oaksford
Oaksford |
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Rotherham United
Rotherham United |
July 1957 ; transferred out (June 8th, 1959) |
Swindon Town
Swindon |
June 8th, 1959 (transferred in , £600 ); transferred out |
Bradford City
Bradford |
December 21st, 1960 (transferred in , £6,000 ); transferred out |
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday |
June 1962 (transferred in , £22,500 ); jailed (January 26th, 1965)
July 1972 (unattached); retired |
Hereford United
Hereford United |
December 1972 (loan) |
Matlock Town
Matlock Town |
March 1973 |