# Dave Merris

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Dave Merris Personal information Full name David Andrew Merris[1] Date of birth (1980-10-13) 13 October 1980 (age 45)[1] Place of birth Rotherham, England Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1] Position Defender Team information Current team Pickering Town Youth career 0000–1998 Rotherham United Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 1998–1999 Guiseley 1999–2003 Harrogate Town 148 (11) 2003–2006 York City 109 (2) 2006–2008 Harrogate Town 74 (6) 2008–2012 Guiseley[a] 82 (0) 2012–2014 Harrogate Town 80 (2) 2014–2016 Ossett Town 2016–2020 Scarborough Athletic 2020-2022 Pickering Town 2022- Guernsey 39 (1) * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:17 7 November 2016 (UTC)

**David Andrew Merris** (born 13 October 1980) is an English semi-professional [footballer](/source/Association_football) who plays as a [defender](/source/Defender_(association_football)) for [Guernsey FC](/source/Guernsey_F.C.).

## Career

Born in [Rotherham](/source/Rotherham), [South Yorkshire](/source/South_Yorkshire), Merris was a member of the [youth system](/source/Youth_system) of his hometown club [Rotherham United](/source/Rotherham_United_F.C.) before joining [Guiseley](/source/Guiseley_A.F.C.) in 1998.[1][2] He joined [Harrogate Town](/source/Harrogate_Town_A.F.C.) in September 1999, with whom he won the [Northern Premier League First Division](/source/Northern_Premier_League_First_Division) title in the [2001–02 season](/source/2001%E2%80%9302_in_English_football).[3][4] Merris signed for [Third Division](/source/Football_League_Third_Division) club [York City](/source/York_City_F.C.) on 6 August 2003 following a trial.[5][6] He won York's [Clubman of the Year](/source/York_City_F.C._Clubman_of_the_Year) award for the [2004–05 season](/source/2004%E2%80%9305_in_English_football).[7] Merris signed a new deal with York at the end of the 2004–05 season.[8] He was released by York at the end of the [2005–06 season](/source/2005%E2%80%9306_in_English_football) and subsequently signed for former club Harrogate on 29 June 2006.[9] On 20 March 2008, he joined [Guiseley](/source/Guiseley_A.F.C.) from Harrogate for an undisclosed fee.[10] He was released by the club in May 2012 before signing for Harrogate for the third time on 31 May.[3][11][12] Merris joined [Northern Premier League Division One North](/source/Northern_Premier_League_Division_One_North) club [Ossett Town](/source/Ossett_Town_A.F.C.) as a player-coach in June 2014.[13] and was appointed player-assistant manager in November 2014[14]

## Career statistics

- *As of match played 26 April 2014.*

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Harrogate Town 1999–2000[2] NPL First Division 32 1 — 32 1 2000–01[2] NPL First Division 39 2 — 39 2 2001–02[2] NPL First Division 37 4 — 37 4 2002–03[2] NPL Premier Division 40 4 — 40 4 Total 148 11 — 148 11 York City 2003–04[15] Third Division 44 0 1 0 1 1 1[b] 0 47 1 2004–05[16] Conference National 40 2 1 0 — 3[c] 0 44 2 2005–06[17] Conference National 25 0 2 0 — 0 0 27 0 Total 109 2 4 0 1 1 4 0 118 3 Harrogate Town 2006–07[18] Conference North 42 3 3 0 — 3[d] 0 48 3 2007–08[19] Conference North 32 3 4 0 — 2[e] 0 38 3 Total 74 6 7 0 — 5 0 86 6 Guiseley 2010–11[20] Conference North 40 0 5 0 — 9[f] 0 54 0 2011–12[21] Conference North 42 0 2 0 — 6[g] 0 50 0 Total[a] 82 0 7 0 — 15 0 104 0 Harrogate Town 2012–13[22] Conference North 42 1 5 0 — 1[d] 0 48 1 2013–14[22] Conference North 38 1 0 0 — 0 0 38 1 Total 80 2 5 0 — 1 0 86 2 Career total 493 21 23 0 1 1 25 0 542 22

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-G_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-G_2-1) The Guiseley appearances and goals only cover the 2010–11 and 2011–12 seasons in the Conference North.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Appearance in [Football League Trophy](/source/2003%E2%80%9304_Football_League_Trophy)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** One appearance in [Football League Trophy](/source/2004%E2%80%9305_Football_League_Trophy), one in [FA Trophy](/source/2004%E2%80%9305_FA_Trophy), one in [Conference Cup](/source/2004%E2%80%9305_Conference_Cup)

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-FAT_22-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-FAT_22-1) Appearance(s) in [FA Trophy](/source/FA_Trophy)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** One appearance in [Conference League Cup](/source/2007%E2%80%9308_Conference_League_Cup), one in [FA Trophy](/source/2007%E2%80%9308_FA_Trophy)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-26)** Six appearances in [FA Trophy](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_FA_Trophy), three in [Conference North play-offs](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_Football_Conference#Play-offs_2)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-28)** Four appearances in [FA Trophy](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_FA_Trophy), two in [Conference North play-offs](/source/2011%E2%80%9312_Football_Conference#Play-offs_2)

## Honours

**Harrogate Town**

- [Northern Premier League First Division](/source/Northern_Premier_League_First_Division): [2001–02](/source/2001%E2%80%9302_Northern_Premier_League#Division_One)

**Individual**

- [York City Clubman of the Year](/source/York_City_F.C._Clubman_of_the_Year): [2004–05](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2004%E2%80%9305_York_City_F.C._season&action=edit&redlink=1)[7]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Hugman2004-05_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Hugman2004-05_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Hugman2004-05_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Hugman2004-05_1-3) Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2004). *The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2004/2005*. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 276. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [1-85291-660-5](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/1-85291-660-5).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Dave_Merris_playing_history_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Dave_Merris_playing_history_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Dave_Merris_playing_history_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Dave_Merris_playing_history_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Dave_Merris_playing_history_3-4) ["Dave Merris playing history"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140714174836/http://www.harrogatetownafc.com/team/the-team/the-players/dave-merris-playing-history/). Harrogate Town F.C. Archived from [the original](http://www.harrogatetownafc.com/team/the-team/the-players/dave-merris-playing-history/) on 14 July 2014.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Dave_Merris_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Dave_Merris_4-1) ["Dave Merris"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140719140949/http://www.harrogatetownafc.com/team/the-team/member/dave-merris/). Harrogate Town F.C. Archived from [the original](http://www.harrogatetownafc.com/team/the-team/member/dave-merris/) on 19 July 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Honours_5-0)** ["Honours"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150913071753/http://www.harrogatetownafc.com/club/about-us/honours/). Harrogate Town F.C. Archived from [the original](http://www.harrogatetownafc.com/club/about-us/honours/) on 13 September 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Brass keeps cards close to his chest"](http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/7901424.Brass_keeps_cards_close_to_his_chest/). *Evening Press*. York. 8 August 2003. Retrieved 8 February 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Merris wheels in for City"](http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/7901603.Merris_wheels_in_for_City/). *Evening Press*. York. 4 August 2003. Retrieved 5 July 2014.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Billy_Fenton_Memorial_Trophy_Winners_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Billy_Fenton_Memorial_Trophy_Winners_8-1) ["Billy Fenton Memorial Trophy Winners"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170528053314/http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/club/clubman-award/index.aspx). York City F.C. 24 May 2012. Archived from [the original](http://www.yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/club/clubman-award/index.aspx) on 28 May 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Merris signs new deal with York"](https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/4669053.stm). BBC Sport. 10 July 2005. Retrieved 8 February 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Dunning rejects new York contract"](https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/y/york_city/5128192.stm). BBC Sport. 29 June 2006. Retrieved 8 February 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Whiting, Ian (20 March 2008). ["Merris set for Guiseley debut"](http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/2135972.merris_set_for_guiseley_debut/). *Telegraph & Argus*. Bradford. Retrieved 2 April 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Lions Capture Two, Release Three"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140223141606/http://www.nonleaguedaily.com/news/index.php?&newsmode=FULL&nid=84993). Non-League Daily. 25 May 2012. Archived from the original on 23 February 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Dave Merris returns to Harrogate Town from Guiseley"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18299985). BBC Sport. 1 June 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Merris coup for Ossett Town"](http://nonleague.pitchero.com/news/merris-coup-for-ossett-town-31787/). Pitchero Non League. 11 June 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Assistant Manager Freeman Steps Down – News – Ossett United FC"](http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/ossetttown/news/assistant-manager-freeman-steps-down-1338773.html). *pitchero.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-The_Complete_Record_2003-04_16-0)** Batters, David (2008). *York City: The Complete Record*. Derby: Breedon Books. pp. 402–403, 418–419. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-85983-633-0](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-85983-633-0).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-The_Complete_Record_2004-05_18-0)** Batters. *York City: The Complete Record*. pp. 404–405, 418–421.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-The_Complete_Record_2005-06_20-0)** Batters. *York City: The Complete Record*. pp. 406–407, 420–421.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Non-League_Club_Directory_2008_21-0)** Williams, Mike; Williams, Tony, eds. (2007). *Non-League Club Directory 2008*. Kingsbridge: Tony Williams Publications. pp. 214–215. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-869833-57-2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-869833-57-2).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Non-League_Club_Directory_2009_23-0)** Williams, Mike; Williams, Tony, eds. (2008). *Non-League Club Directory 2009*. Tony Williams Publications. pp. 226–227. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-869833-59-6](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-869833-59-6).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Non-League_Club_Directory_2012_25-0)** Williams, Mike; Williams, Tony, eds. (2011). *Non-League Club Directory 2012*. Tony Williams Publications. pp. 212–213. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-869833-70-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-869833-70-1).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Non-League_Club_Directory_2013_27-0)** Williams, Mike; Williams, Tony, eds. (2012). *Non-League Club Directory 2013*. Tony Williams Publications. pp. 214–215. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-869833-77-0](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-869833-77-0).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-D._Merris_29-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-D._Merris_29-1) ["D. Merris"](https://int.soccerway.com/players/david-merris/135512/). *Soccerway*. Perform Group. Retrieved 21 April 2016.

## External links

- [Dave Merris](https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=33962) at Soccerbase

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