David Wagstaffe
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David Wagstaffe is an English
former footballer who played the majority of his career for Wolverhampton Wanderers
as a left winger. He was known as 'Waggy' to fans and fellow players.
youth side before he was taken on professionally by Manchester City. Wagstaffe made his professional debut for Manchester City in the 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday. Making 161 appearances and scoring 8 goals for them, Wagstaffe was a playmaker
clocking up a large number of assists. Though Manchester City were relegated in 1963 and was subsequently sold for £30,000 in a deal finalised on Boxing Day
, 1964.
where he played the majority of his games. On the day the deal was finalised he played his début for Wolverhampton Wanderers. Unfortunately for Wagstaffe they lost 1-0 loss to Aston Villa
. At Wolves, he received a runners up medal in the UEFA cup
when Tottenham Hotspur
beat Wolves in the UEFA cup final in 1972 (Wagstaffe scored Wolves only goal in the second leg). He also played in the 1974 League Cup final which Wolves won 2-1 (which coincidently was against his former club Manchester City). Though Wagstaffe had to limp off in the 81st minute of the match due to a leg injury. Also at Wolves he was part of the squad which won the Texaco Cup
. Wagstaffe played 324 times in the league alone for Wolves and scored 24 goals in the league, however when Wolves were relegated to Division 2 in 1976 he was sold to Blackburn Rovers
who had been newly promoted from Division 3.
. Blackpool had recently been relegated to the third division and played 19 times, scoring once. Then in 1979 he was sold back to Blackburn where he played 50 games (scoring 26 times) to end his career on a high note.
David had a bar named after him at Molineux called 'Waggys'. In 2008, he penned his autobiography, entitled Waggy's Tales.
The day Waggie made his début for Wolves was also the last day that Peter Broadbent
played for them.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
former footballer who played the majority of his career for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
as a left winger. He was known as 'Waggy' to fans and fellow players.
Manchester City
He started his career in 1958 in the Manchester CityManchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
youth side before he was taken on professionally by Manchester City. Wagstaffe made his professional debut for Manchester City in the 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday. Making 161 appearances and scoring 8 goals for them, Wagstaffe was a playmaker
Playmaker
In association football, a playmaker is a player who controls the flow of the team's offensive play, and is often involved in passing moves which lead to goals....
clocking up a large number of assists. Though Manchester City were relegated in 1963 and was subsequently sold for £30,000 in a deal finalised on Boxing Day
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is a bank or public holiday that occurs on 26 December, or the first or second weekday after Christmas Day, depending on national or regional laws. It is observed in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and some other Commonwealth nations. In Ireland, it is recognized as...
, 1964.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
It was at Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
where he played the majority of his games. On the day the deal was finalised he played his début for Wolverhampton Wanderers. Unfortunately for Wagstaffe they lost 1-0 loss to Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
. At Wolves, he received a runners up medal in the UEFA cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
when Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
beat Wolves in the UEFA cup final in 1972 (Wagstaffe scored Wolves only goal in the second leg). He also played in the 1974 League Cup final which Wolves won 2-1 (which coincidently was against his former club Manchester City). Though Wagstaffe had to limp off in the 81st minute of the match due to a leg injury. Also at Wolves he was part of the squad which won the Texaco Cup
Texaco Cup
The Texaco Cup was an association football competition involving clubs from England, Ireland and Scotland that had not qualified for European competitions. Irish clubs withdrew from the competition after 1971-72 due to political pressure, and in 1973-74 and 1974-75 competed in a separate Texaco Cup...
. Wagstaffe played 324 times in the league alone for Wolves and scored 24 goals in the league, however when Wolves were relegated to Division 2 in 1976 he was sold to Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
who had been newly promoted from Division 3.
Blackburn, Blackpool and Blackburn again
He played for Blackburn Rovers 75 times on the left wing and scored 7 times. In 1978, after Blackburn finishing 5th in the league, he was sold again, this time to BlackpoolBlackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
. Blackpool had recently been relegated to the third division and played 19 times, scoring once. Then in 1979 he was sold back to Blackburn where he played 50 games (scoring 26 times) to end his career on a high note.
Trivia
David was the first player to receive a red card in English football and be dismissed from the field of play on the day the cards were introduced.http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/article450621.ece?token=null&offset=0&page=1David had a bar named after him at Molineux called 'Waggys'. In 2008, he penned his autobiography, entitled Waggy's Tales.
The day Waggie made his début for Wolves was also the last day that Peter Broadbent
Peter Broadbent (footballer)
Peter Frank Broadbent is a former England international footballer. He won major domestic honours with Wolverhampton Wanderers, and appeared in the 1958 World Cup.-Biography:...
played for them.