David van Zanten
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David van Zanten is an Irish
professional
association football player who currently plays for St. Mirren
. He was born in Ireland to a Dutch father and an Irish mother. Despite being born in Ireland, van Zanten has played his entire senior career in Scotland
after signing for in 1999 from .
After leaving Celtic at the age of 21, van Zanten signed for ; he made almost 200 appearances for the Paisley
side. He subsequently played for , and , before returning to St. Mirren in 2010.
John Coughlin
in a trial match at Easter Road
. He helped St Mirren win promotion to the Scottish Premier League
in 2006
.
that van Zanten had made a pre-contract agreement to sign for SPL rivals in the summer of 2008. Van Zanten struggled for form during his first season with Hibs, and was frequently replaced at right back by Sol Bamba and Darren McCormack
, who are more accustomed to playing at centre back. Towards the end of the season, van Zanten admitted that he had been "disappointed with my performances" and went on to say that it was probably the worst time to lose form, as he had just joined a new club. He was released by Hibs on 1 September 2009.
) appeared on trial for against in November 2009. After the game he was signed on a permanent contract until January 2010.
side Hamilton Academical
.
Van Zanten made his début against former club Hibernian in a 5–1 defeat, providing an assist for his team's only goal. After the 2009-10 SPL season, Van Zanten was released from his contract.
in June 2010, becoming Danny Lennon
's first signing as Saints manager
.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
professional
Professional sports
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association football player who currently plays for St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
. He was born in Ireland to a Dutch father and an Irish mother. Despite being born in Ireland, van Zanten has played his entire senior career in Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
after signing for in 1999 from .
After leaving Celtic at the age of 21, van Zanten signed for ; he made almost 200 appearances for the Paisley
Paisley
Paisley is the largest town in the historic county of Renfrewshire in the west central Lowlands of Scotland and serves as the administrative centre for the Renfrewshire council area...
side. He subsequently played for , and , before returning to St. Mirren in 2010.
Early career
Van Zanten began his career with before joining in 1999. He spent three seasons with Celtic but failed to make any first team appearances and he was freed in 2003.St. Mirren
Van Zanten joined after impressing their managerHead coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
John Coughlin
John Coughlin (footballer)
John Coughlin is a football manager and former football player, currently the head coach of East Stirlingshire. He was most recently manager of Stenhousemuir until resigning in December 2010. He was formerly a player with Meadowbank Thistle and Berwick Rangers until injury forced him out of the game...
in a trial match at Easter Road
Easter Road
Easter Road is a football stadium located in the Leith area of Edinburgh, Scotland, which is the home ground of Scottish Premier League club Hibernian . The stadium currently has an all-seated capacity of 20,421, which makes it the fifth-largest football stadium in Scotland. Easter Road is also...
. He helped St Mirren win promotion to the Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
in 2006
2005-06 in Scottish football
The 2005–06 season was the 109th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2005:*1 June: Gordon Strachan officially takes charge of Celtic after the resignation of Martin O'Neill...
.
Hibernian
On 6 May 2008 it was reported by the Glasgow Evening TimesEvening Times
The Evening Times is an evening tabloid newspaper published Monday to Saturday in Glasgow, Scotland.-History:The paper, an evening sister paper of The Herald, was established in 1876. The paper's slogan is "Nobody Knows Glasgow Better"....
that van Zanten had made a pre-contract agreement to sign for SPL rivals in the summer of 2008. Van Zanten struggled for form during his first season with Hibs, and was frequently replaced at right back by Sol Bamba and Darren McCormack
Darren McCormack
Darren McCormack is a Scottish professional association football player who is currently with Ross County.McCormack, a defender, started his career with Scottish Premier League club Hibernian, but was released at the end of the 2009–10 season...
, who are more accustomed to playing at centre back. Towards the end of the season, van Zanten admitted that he had been "disappointed with my performances" and went on to say that it was probably the worst time to lose form, as he had just joined a new club. He was released by Hibs on 1 September 2009.
Greenock Morton
After his release from Hibs, van Zanten (along with another former Hibee Alan ReidAlan Reid (footballer)
Alan Reid is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Queen of the South.-Career:Reid began his career with Hibernian. He played for Hibs in the 2004 Scottish League Cup Final, which they lost 2–0 to Livingston. After being released by Hibs in 2005, Reid joined St...
) appeared on trial for against in November 2009. After the game he was signed on a permanent contract until January 2010.
Hamilton Academical
It was confirmed on 8 January 2010 that van Zanten had signed a contract with SPLScottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
side Hamilton Academical
Hamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
.
Van Zanten made his début against former club Hibernian in a 5–1 defeat, providing an assist for his team's only goal. After the 2009-10 SPL season, Van Zanten was released from his contract.
St. Mirren
Van Zanten returned to St. MirrenSt. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
in June 2010, becoming Danny Lennon
Danny Lennon
Danny Lennon is a former association football player and current manager of Scottish Premier League club St. Mirren. Lennon played internationally for the Northern Ireland B national football team.-Club career:...
's first signing as Saints manager
Manager (association football)
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.