David joined Chelsea as an apprentice, signing professional forms in January 1976.
He made his debut in September 1978 and the former reserve team skipper went on
to play 32 league games during the 1978/79 campaign. He found himself out of the
side early in the following season and moved on to American team Memphis Rogues
in November 1979. David is pictured above during the 0-0 draw against Southampton.
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| Chelsea: |
1975-1976 |
Played |
0 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 2) |
| |
1976-1977 |
Played |
0
|
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 2) |
| |
1977-1978 |
Played |
0 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
| |
1978-1979 |
Played |
32 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
| |
1979-1980 |
Played |
3 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 2) |
| |
| Transferred to Millwall from Memphis, USA in January 1983 |
| |
|
David Stride's career after Chelsea.
1978 Memphis Rogues (loan) 24 (1)
1979-1980 Memphis Rogues (indoor) 12 (6)
1980 Memphis Rogues 21 (1)
1980-1981 Calgary Boomers (indoor) 17 (1)
1981 Minnesota Kicks 29 (5)
1981-1982 Cleveland Force (indoor) 14 (0)
1982 Jacksonville Tea Men 22 (1)
1982–1984 Millwall 55 (3)
1984–1985 Leyton Orient 29 (0)
1985–1988 Dallas Sidekicks (indoor) 117 (13)
– Wellworthy Athletic
– Lymington
David Stride died on 10th July 2016 aged 58 of a heart attack.
He ran a pub in his home town of Lymington in the New Forest.