Full name
Desmond Martin LINTON
Date of birth
September 5th, 1971 - Birmingham
First joined
March 19th, 1999 [loan]
First team debut
March 20th, 1999 vs. Queens Park Rangers (Away)
Last match played
May 1st, 1999 vs. Norwich City (Away)
Desmond Martin LINTON
Date of birth
September 5th, 1971 - Birmingham
First joined
March 19th, 1999 [loan]
First team debut
March 20th, 1999 vs. Queens Park Rangers (Away)
Last match played
May 1st, 1999 vs. Norwich City (Away)
Positions
RB
RB
International eligibility
ENGLAND
No international caps.
ENGLANDNo international caps.
Linton, an experienced defender, joined Swindon on loan from lower league Peterborough United in March 1999, to help ensure Swindon would stay in the First Division. The first league games of Linton’s spell at the club resulted in a 4-0 loss at Q.P.R and a 6-0 stuffing at home to Ipswich Town! He went on to make a total of eight appearances for the Town.
Playing Record
Senior
| Season | LEAGUE | FA CUP | EFL CUP | TOTAL | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | Apps | Gls | |
| 1998/99 | 7 (+1) | - | - | - | - | - | 7 (+1) | - |
| TOTAL | 7 (+1) | - | - | - | - | - | 7 (+1) | - |
Career details
| Club | Details |
|---|---|
Leicester City
Leicester City |
(youth)
January 9th, 1990 (signed professional contract) |
Luton Town
Luton Town |
October 22nd, 1991 |
Peterborough United
Peterborough United |
March 27th, 1997 |
Swindon Town
Swindon |
March 19th, 1999 (loan); expired (1998/9) |
Cambridge City
Cambridge City |
cs 1999 |