Dave Donaldson
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Dave Donaldson is a retired English professional football right back
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Donaldson began his career with Arsenal F.C.
but never broke into the first team. In June 1973, he transferred to Millwall F.C.
for ₤5,000. He where he went on to play 216 league games over six and a half seasons for Millwall. In summer of 1979, he went on loan to the Los Angeles Skyhawks
of the American Soccer League
. On February 1, 1980, Millwall sold Donaldson's contract to Cambridge United for ₤50,000. He played for Cambridge until 1984 and is listed among the 101 best players for the club.
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
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Donaldson began his career with Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
but never broke into the first team. In June 1973, he transferred to Millwall F.C.
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
for ₤5,000. He where he went on to play 216 league games over six and a half seasons for Millwall. In summer of 1979, he went on loan to the Los Angeles Skyhawks
Los Angeles Skyhawks
The Los Angeles Skyhawks was a professional soccer club based in Los Angeles, California that was a member of the American Soccer League. Founded as part of the American Soccer League's expansion to the west coast in 1976, they were the first professional sports team to be based in the San Fernando...
of the American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
. On February 1, 1980, Millwall sold Donaldson's contract to Cambridge United for ₤50,000. He played for Cambridge until 1984 and is listed among the 101 best players for the club.