Shurland David Explained

Shurland David
Full Name:Shurland Roderick David
Birth Date:24 November 1974
Birth Place:Trinidad and Tobago
Position:Defender
Years1:1997–1998
Clubs1:Joe Public
Years3:1999–2000
Clubs3:San Juan Jabloteh
Years4:2001–2002
Clubs4:Ottawa Wizards
Years5:2003–2004
Clubs5:Caledonia AIA
Years6:2004–2005
Clubs6:Starworld Strikers
Years7:2005
Clubs7:East/West Coaching School
Nationalyears1:1998–2001
Nationalteam1:Trinidad and Tobago
Nationalcaps1:44
Nationalgoals1:0
Manageryears1:2010–2011
Managerclubs1:North East Stars F.C.
Manageryears2:2017
Managerclubs2:WASA F.C.

Shurland David (born 19 August 1974) is a retired football defender and manager from Trinidad and Tobago.

Playing career

David began his career in 1997 with Joe Public, and later played in the TT Pro League with San Juan Jabloteh.[1] In 2001, he played abroad in the Canadian Professional Soccer League with Ottawa Wizards.[2] [3] Throughout his tenure with Ottawa he achieved a CPSL Championship, and a CPSL League Cup.[4] In 2003, he returned to Trinidad to play with Caledonia AIA, and concluded his career with Starworld Strikers, and East/West Coaching School.[5] [6]

International career

David made his debut for the national team on 4 January 1998 against the Barbados national team in a friendly match, and made 44 appearances for the national team.[7] He played in the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup, 1998 Caribbean Cup, and 2000 CONCACAF Gold Cup.[8]

Managerial career

In 2010, David was elevated from an assistant coach to interim head coach for North East Stars F.C. in order to replace Rod Underwood.[9] In 2011, he was dismissed from his post after a series of poor results.[10] In 2017, he managed in the National Super League with WASA F.C.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Player Profile - Shurland David. socawarriors.net. en-gb. 8 August 2018.
  2. Web site: CPSL - Canadian Professional Soccer League. 25 December 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20021225094528/http://www.cpsl.ca:80/gallery/ottawa_wizards.asp. 25 December 2002. dead. 8 August 2018.
  3. Web site: Meet the Ottawa Wizards. Baines. Tim. www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Ottawa Sun. 8 August 2018.
  4. Web site: Pro style Wizards conjure up soccer success. Cleary. Martin. www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Ottawa Citizen. 8 August 2018.
  5. News: Pro League f/ball season kicks off today... at last - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Archives. 18 April 2004. Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Archives. 8 August 2018. en-US.
  6. News: Coaching School stay ahead in East - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Archives. 9 July 2005. Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Archives. 8 August 2018. en-US.
  7. https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/trin-recintlp.html Trinidad and Tobago - Record International Players
  8. Web site: Shurland David. 11v11.com. 8 August 2018.
  9. News: Underwood, Stars part ways. ttproleague.com. Soca Warriors Online - Trinidad and Tobago Football. 8 August 2018. en-gb.
  10. Web site: Stars sack coaches Shurland David, Arnold Dwarika. www.ttproleague.com. en-gb. 8 August 2018.
  11. News: Guaya United maintain spot in Super League. Newsday. T&T. Soca Warriors Online - Trinidad and Tobago Football. 8 August 2018. en-gb.