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David Stevenson (Footballer)

David 'Stevo' Stevenson is a professional footballer for Conference side Fleetwood Town (goalkeeper) from Thornton-Cleveleys, born September 20th 1984.

Early days

David grew up in Anchorsolme whilst attending Norbreck Primary School and eventually Montgomery high School. David played Sunday football for local side Thornton Cleveleys from the ages of 6 to 12, in his final 2 seasons at the club he won a league a cup double without losing a single game. David at the age of 8 signed schoolboy forms for Blackpool FC were he worked with the likes of Fred Barber and Ted Burgin. In 1999 David was announced as Blackpool Schools Town Team captain for the under 13 side, were whilst playing in goal scored 6 goals from the penalty spot in his first season. In the 1998/99 season David was one the hottest young prospects in English football at the age of 14, whilst still at Blackpool FC David had a host of Premiership clubs after his services including Manchester United, Liverpool and Blackburn Rovers. He eventually signed for Premiership side Blackburn Rovers on a five year deal.

Blackburn Rovers