David Noake

David John Noake Date of Birth: Jun 9, 1940

Yeovil born David came to the attention of the football world whilst starring for Western League side Dorchester during an epic FA Cup run in 1959. Luton manager Syd Owen made a personal visit to see the strong and speedy winger and agreed a small fee plus a friendly fixture for his services.

David was thrust in at the deep end as the Town were fighting a losing battle to stay in the top flight and his lack of experience told as he fought against Division One defenders.

He fared little better the following season and reluctantly accepted a move to Bristol City in June 1961. At Ashton Gate he had difficulty in ousting Jantzen Derrick and so began a tour of West Country clubs Trowbridge, Frome and Glastonbury.

David passed away in 2019.