A product of the Shakers successful Youth System, David Joined the Shakers in 2003 as part of the Youth Team and completed his two year scholarship with ease.  In April 2005 he was given his chance within the Shakers first team after rave reviews from his performances for the reserve's and youth team.

Since breaking into the first team, David has gone onto make 173 appearances though has yet to find the back of the net - though it's not for the lack of trying.  During his early days, he was known to have scored the odd spectacular goal or two for the second string.  Upon the arrival of Alan Knill at Gigg Lane, David was converted from midfield and has been playing at left back.

David has also been involved on the international stage for some time now after representing the Northern Ireland U19's seven times, with one goal as well as representing the U21 side, earning himself 13 caps and two goals.  A tireless worker and excellent crosser of the ball, David recently tied the knot to his long time girl friend and is happily settled both on and off the field, plus he devotes some of his spare time as a coach for the club's centre of excellence