David Hickson
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Manager Details

  • Full Name: David Hickson
  • Born: October 30th, 1929 (Salford)
  • Died: July 8th, 2013 (Liverpool)
  • First Appointed: November 21st, 1963


Managerial History

Spell 1 - Nov 21st, 1963 to Dec 22nd, 1964

Most Appearances Top Scorers
1. Eddie Russell - 49
2. David Cloughley - 47
3. Roy Dobbin - 45
4. William Cubitt - 42
5. Sean Walsh - 41
6. David Hickson - 38
7. Thomas Smyth - 37
8. Gerry Kearney - 28
9. Mal McDonnell - 27
10. Edward Moffatt - 25
1. Arthur Thomas - 23
2. David Hickson - 17
3. Mal McDonnell - 15
4. Edward Moffatt - 14
5. Eddie Russell - 14
6. Jack McDowell - 11
7. Thomas Smyth - 9
8. David Cloughley - 6
9. David Bell - 4
10. Joseph Pike - 3

First Match In Charge
Nov 23rd, 1963 4 - 1 vs. Bangor, City Cup

Last Match In Charge
Dec 19th, 1964 0 - 1 vs. Portadown, League

Total Players Used:
40

Biggest Win(s)
Jan 11th, 1964 6 - 0 vs. Cliftonville, League (Irish League)

Heaviest Defeat(s)
Sep 12th, 1964 2 - 6 vs. Distillery, City Cup
Aug 20th, 1964 2 - 6 vs. Derry City, Ulster Cup
Aug 15th, 1964 0 - 4 vs. Coleraine, Ulster Cup
May 1st, 1964 1 - 5 vs. Distillery, County Antrim Shield (Semi final)

Overall Record
Games Won Drawn Lost For Against
51 22 6 23 124 118
(43.1%) (11.8%) (45.1%)

At Home
Games Won Drawn Lost For Against
25 11 2 12 58 57
(44.0%) (8.0%) (48.0%)
Spell 2 - Sep 7th, 1967 to Dec 19th, 1968

Most Appearances Top Scorers
1. Roy Dobbin - 61
2. Tommy Brannigan - 52
3. Mal McDonnell - 51
4. Tony Smith - 49
5. Roy Torrens - 45
6. Norman Clarke - 37
7. Sean Walsh - 34
8. Thomas Stewart - 31
9. Mick McGowan - 30
10. Alex Parker - 30
1. Mal McDonnell - 37
2. David Cairns - 14
3. Jim Martin - 12
4. Gary Erwin - 11
5. Norman Clarke - 10
6. David Hickson - 7
7. Willard Reid - 5
8. Frank Treacy - 5
9. Mick McGowan - 4
10. Tommy Aiken - 3

First Match In Charge
Sep 9th, 1967 3 - 2 vs. Ards, Ulster Cup

Last Match In Charge
Dec 14th, 1968 1 - 2 vs. Crusaders, League

Total Players Used:
52

Biggest Win(s)
Oct 19th, 1968 6 - 1 vs. Coleraine, League (Irish League)

Heaviest Defeat(s)
Sep 12th, 1967 1 - 8 vs. Glenavon, Gold Cup (Round 1)

Overall Record
Games Won Drawn Lost For Against
65 20 11 34 125 156
(30.8%) (16.9%) (52.3%)

At Home
Games Won Drawn Lost For Against
29 14 6 9 69 60
(48.3%) (20.7%) (31.0%)

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Players Signed

New Players Transferred In
Player Date Signed Fee
1. David Hickson Nov 21st, 1963
2. David Russell Jul 25th, 1964
3. Arthur Thomas Jul 25th, 1964
4. George Taggart Oct 7th, 1964
5. Jeff Tonge Nov 27th, 1964
Youth Players Signed on Professional Terms
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First Signing

David Hickson
on Nov 21st, 1963