David Thomas Prutton was born on 12 September 1981 and is an English former footballer, who last played for Sheffield Wednesday.
22 Facts About David Prutton
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David Prutton has previously played for Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Leeds United, Colchester United and Swindon Town, as well as representing England at Under 21 level 25 times.
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David Prutton returned on the final day of the season for Southampton's game against Manchester United, which the side needed to win to stay in the Premier League.
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David Prutton was released by Southampton on 23 May 2007.
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Narrowly beating the transfer deadline, David Prutton re-joined his old club in January 2007 on loan until the end of the season, with a view to a permanent move if Forest were promoted.
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David Prutton had piqued interest from Championship clubs Leeds United and his home-town club, Hull City.
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David Prutton was sent-off in 90th minute of the League One play-off semi-final second leg match against Yeovil Town on 18 May 2007, leaving Forest with 10-men for extra time.
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David Prutton joined Leeds United on trial during pre-season 2007 and officially joined the club on 7 August 2007.
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David Prutton generally played in a right midfield role during Dennis Wise's rule at the club.
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When Gary McAllister became manager, David Prutton was moved to his natural central midfield role, and put in several man-of-the-match performances.
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David Prutton became a cult hero amongst the Leeds fans, due to his humour in interviews and his Jesus-like appearance.
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Leeds lost to Millwall in the playoff semi-finals that season, with David Prutton having a bit part role since Grayson took over, with his having to settle for a place as a substitute.
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David Prutton started for Leeds in the Football League Trophy game against Accrington Stanley and provided an assist for Hogan Ephraim's goal.
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The match was to be David Prutton's last start for Leeds, with him having to settle for a place on the bench until he departed the club.
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On 26 January 2010, David Prutton joined League One side Colchester United on a month-long loan deal, with a view to make the move permanent.
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David Prutton's loan was set to be made permanent after Colchester played against David Prutton's employers, Leeds United.
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David Prutton wasn't allowed to play in the game due to the terms of the loan deal.
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David Prutton was offered a new contract by Colchester manager Aidy Boothroyd in the close season; the deal remained on the table when John Ward took over following Boothroyd's departure to Coventry City, but David Prutton rejected the deal.
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David Prutton left Swindon in 2011 to play for Football League One team Sheffield Wednesday on a free transfer after Swindon were relegated to Football League Two.
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On 24 May 2011, David Prutton signed for Sheffield Wednesday on a two-year deal.
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David Prutton scored his first goal for the club in that game, a sensational volley from the edge of the 18-yard box in the 72nd minute.
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David Prutton has become synonymous with the English Football League thanks to his roles as a presenter and pundit.