Dave Bus
Encyclopedia
David "Dave" Bus is a Dutch
professional football
defender
who is currently with Go Ahead Eagles
, having signed for them in the summer of 2008.
Bus came in to professional football relatively late, starting his career at De Graafschap
in 2004 at the age of 25 after a few stints at amateur clubs in his hometown, Lichtenvoorde
. He became a fan favourite during his first season at De Graafschap
. He played 29 games during the 2004/05 season, helping his side get promoted to the Eredivisie
(Dutch Premier Division). The next season he played more games and performed better but his efforts were not enough to stop De Graafschap
being relegated back to the Eerste Divisie
(Netherlands
' second highest league). He only played 15 games in the Eerste Divisie
during the 2006/07 season after the arrival of Cerezo Fung a Wing. De Graafschap
were once again promoted to the Eredivisie
in the 2007/08 season and opted to play a 3-man defence and with captain René Bot
, Cerezo Fung a Wing and Stephan Keller
the usual starters, Bus was left out in the cold.
In January 2008 Aberdeen
signed Bus on a six month loan deal with first option to buy if he impressed. He joined fellow Dutchmen Jeffrey de Visscher
and Karim Touzani
at Pittodrie
. At Aberdeen, Bus made limited appearances and even scored an own goal against Inverness CT
. On 15 April 2008, he was told he would not be offered a deal to stay at Aberdeen and would be free to return to the Netherlands.
In summer 2008, he signed a contract with Go Ahead Eagles
of the Eerste Divisie
.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
professional football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who is currently with Go Ahead Eagles
Go Ahead Eagles
The Go Ahead Eagles are a football club from Deventer, Netherlands, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie. The club's home stadium is De Adelaarshorst. To date, the club has won the national championship four times...
, having signed for them in the summer of 2008.
Bus came in to professional football relatively late, starting his career at De Graafschap
De Graafschap
De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. It was formed on 1 February 1954 and they play their home games at the "De Vijverberg" stadium. Their current home ground stands on where the old pitch used to be located and was opened on 12 August 2000...
in 2004 at the age of 25 after a few stints at amateur clubs in his hometown, Lichtenvoorde
Lichtenvoorde
Lichtenvoorde is a town in the Netherlands, in the municipality of Oost Gelre.Until 1 January 2005, Lichtenvoorde was an independent municipality. It includes also four small villages: Lievelde, Zieuwent, Vragender and Harreveld. The number of inhabitants in this municipality is about 20,000.The...
. He became a fan favourite during his first season at De Graafschap
De Graafschap
De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. It was formed on 1 February 1954 and they play their home games at the "De Vijverberg" stadium. Their current home ground stands on where the old pitch used to be located and was opened on 12 August 2000...
. He played 29 games during the 2004/05 season, helping his side get promoted to the Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
(Dutch Premier Division). The next season he played more games and performed better but his efforts were not enough to stop De Graafschap
De Graafschap
De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. It was formed on 1 February 1954 and they play their home games at the "De Vijverberg" stadium. Their current home ground stands on where the old pitch used to be located and was opened on 12 August 2000...
being relegated back to the Eerste Divisie
Eerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
(Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
' second highest league). He only played 15 games in the Eerste Divisie
Eerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
during the 2006/07 season after the arrival of Cerezo Fung a Wing. De Graafschap
De Graafschap
De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. It was formed on 1 February 1954 and they play their home games at the "De Vijverberg" stadium. Their current home ground stands on where the old pitch used to be located and was opened on 12 August 2000...
were once again promoted to the Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
in the 2007/08 season and opted to play a 3-man defence and with captain René Bot
René Bot
René Bot is a former Dutch footballer. He normally played as a defender in a right back position, but could also play as a centre back. He started his career with Feyenoord but only played six matches in the first team. He played ten years for De Graafschap, where he was part of the first team for...
, Cerezo Fung a Wing and Stephan Keller
Stephan Keller
Stephan Keller is a Swiss footballer who plays for Willem II.-Europe:Keller is a defender, born in Zürich, who played 13 years youth career for Grasshopper Club Zürich...
the usual starters, Bus was left out in the cold.
In January 2008 Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
signed Bus on a six month loan deal with first option to buy if he impressed. He joined fellow Dutchmen Jeffrey de Visscher
Jeffrey de Visscher
Jeffrey De Visscher is a Dutch professional footballer who is currently playing for FC Emmen.-FC Twente:...
and Karim Touzani
Karim Touzani
Karim Touzani is a Dutch footballer of Moroccan descent who plays for Sparta Rotterdam. He plays as a midfielder or a defender.Karim Touzani is also the older brother of footballer freestyler Soufiane Touzani....
at Pittodrie
Pittodrie Stadium
Pittodrie Stadium is an all-seated football stadium situated in the Scottish city of Aberdeen. It was first used in 1899 and from 1903 has been the home of Aberdeen Football Club...
. At Aberdeen, Bus made limited appearances and even scored an own goal against Inverness CT
Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
. On 15 April 2008, he was told he would not be offered a deal to stay at Aberdeen and would be free to return to the Netherlands.
In summer 2008, he signed a contract with Go Ahead Eagles
Go Ahead Eagles
The Go Ahead Eagles are a football club from Deventer, Netherlands, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie. The club's home stadium is De Adelaarshorst. To date, the club has won the national championship four times...
of the Eerste Divisie
Eerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
.