David Anthony Bell (born 21 January 1984) is a professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for King's Lynn Town. He previously played for Norwich City, Coventry City, Luton Town, Rushden & Diamonds and Notts County. He plays mostly in the centre and on the right, although he can also play on the left.
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Career 1
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References 2
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External links 3
Career
The 2006–07 season was very much a breakthrough season for him as he went from a squad player at Luton to one of the club's key players under Mike Newell and Kevin Blackwell. In January 2007 he was given a contract extension, running through to 2010.
At the end of season awards, Bell won the Internet Player of the Season and Young Supporters' Player of the Season – an achievement few fans believed possible at the start of the season, as Bell had not even broken into the starting line-up at the season's beginning.
On 28 March 2008, he joined Leicester City on loan with a view to a permanent transfer.[3] However, Leicester's relegation to League One meant the permanent deal did not go ahead.
On 23 July 2008 it was confirmed that Bell had agreed a three-year deal with Norwich City, signing for an undisclosed fee.[4] His debut for the club was delayed by an ankle injury incurred before his signing.[5] He finally made his first appearance in a home defeat to Derby County on 4 October 2008.[6]
On 29 January 2009, he signed for Coventry City, for a fee believed to be on the region of £500,000.
Bell scored his first goal for Coventry on 21 March 2009 with a 45-yard strike against Doncaster at the Ricoh Arena.[7] Bell scored in Coventry's FA Cup 3rd round tie draw at Premier League club Portsmouth on 2 January 2010.[8]
On 19 July 2013 Bell signed for Notts County after being released from his contract with Coventry.[9]
On 24 January 2014 Bell was released by Notts County by mutual consent[10] and signed for King's Lynn Town.[11]
Statistics
Stats according to Soccerbase
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As of 29 April 2013
References
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^ Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Mainstream Publishing. p. 40.
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^ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London:
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^ "Bell goes from Luton to Leicester". BBC News. 28 March 2008. Retrieved 7 March 2008.
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^ "Bell signs for Canaries". 23 July 2008. Retrieved 23 July 2008.
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^ "Bell blow for Canaries". Sky Sports. 30 July 2008. Retrieved 15 August 2008.
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^ "Norwich 1–2 Derby". BBC News. 4 October 2008. Retrieved 11 October 2008.
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^ "Coventry 1–0 Doncaster".
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^ "Portsmouth 1–1 Coventry".
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^ Magpies Swoop For Creative Midfielder
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^ http://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/article/david-bell-departs-by-mutual-consent-1313309.aspx
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^ http://www.kltown.co.uk/latest-news/224-linnets-sign-david-bell
External links
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David Bell career statistics at Soccerbase
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Republic of Ireland profile at Soccer Scene
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