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Dave Merrington, England football coach: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Dave Merrington
Dave Merrington
England
26 January 1945
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Dave Merrington is an English former professional footballer, manager and commentator. He served as a caretaker manager at Sunderland in 1978, and Leeds United in 1980. Merrington was manager of Southampton from 1995 until his dismissal in 1996.

Before his career as a coach, Merrington played as a defender, spending the majority of his playing career at Burnley before moving to Bristol City. Merrington later worked as a commentator for BBC Radio Solent. He retired from commentating in 2022.

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📋 Profile & Career

⚽ Personal information:
Full name: David Robert Merrington
Date of birth: (1945-01-26) 26 January 1945 (age 81)
Place of birth: Newcastle, England
Position: Centre back
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
1964–1971: Burnley 98 (1)
Bristol City
⚽ Managerial career:
1978: Sunderland (caretaker)
1980: Leeds United (caretaker)
1995–1996: Southampton
: * Club domestic league appearances and goals

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LETTER: A 'truly inspirational' evening with Dave Merrington and Matt Le Tissier - Hampshire Chronicle

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  • Sat, 15 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Southampton football pundit Dave Merrington retires - BBC

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  • Fri, 20 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT

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  • Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT

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