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15 Facts About David Holdsworth

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David Gary Holdsworth was born on 8 November 1968 and is an English former professional footballer turned manager.

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David Holdsworth popped up to equalise from a corner, sending the game to extra time and then penalties, which United went on to win.

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David Holdsworth helped Birmingham to the playoffs at the end of that season where they faced his former club Watford.

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However David Holdsworth was sent off as they lost on penalties.

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David Holdsworth spent three full seasons there, helping them to the 2001 League Cup Final in which he was an unused substitute in the defeat to Liverpool.

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David Holdsworth was capped once for England at Under-21 level.

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On 20 May 2008, David Holdsworth was appointed to his first managerial role, taking over at Northern Premier League Premier Division side Ilkeston Town from Nigel Jemson, the first appointment of new owner Check Whyte.

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On 29 December 2008, David Holdsworth was appointed manager of Conference National club Mansfield Town having led Ilkeston to sixth in the Northern Premier League Premier Division, ten points off first placed Hednesford Town with two games in hand.

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On 18 November 2010, it was announced that David Holdsworth had agreed to leave Field Mill by mutual consent after less than two years with the club.

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David Holdsworth left the club by mutual consent on Sunday 17 February 2013, leaving Lincoln 18th in the Conference Premier.

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David Holdsworth stepped down as Goole manager on 27 January 2014 with Woodhouse taking over the role.

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On 3 August 2018, David Holdsworth was appointed director of football at Carlisle United.

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On 23 February 2022, David Holdsworth stepped down from this position.

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David Holdsworth's twin brother Dean Holdsworth is a footballer turned football manager.

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David Holdsworth's house was featured on an episode of Through the Keyhole.