Editing David Unsworth (section)

==Club career==
Born in [[Chorley]], [[Lancashire]], Unsworth began his career in the youth system at [[Everton F.C.|Everton]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.evertonfc.com/players/d/du/david-unsworth|title=David Unsworth {{!}} Everton Football Club|website=www.evertonfc.com|language=en|access-date=25 October 2017|archive-date=26 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026002802/http://www.evertonfc.com/players/d/du/david-unsworth|url-status=dead}}</ref> He made his first team debut in an away game at [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]] in April 1992.<ref name=":0" /> He made few appearances for the senior side until the appointment of [[Joe Royle]] as manager.<ref name=":0" /> Royle made Unsworth a regular member of the starting XI, and he was part of the [[1995 FA Cup Final|1995 FA Cup]] winning team.<ref name=":0" /> After 133 league and cup games over several impressive seasons at Everton, Unsworth transferred to [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]] for the [[1997-98 in English football|1997–98]] season. He made his West Ham debut on 23 August 1997 against his old club, Everton. After receiving an ovation from Everton fans, Unsworth was on the losing side as West Ham lost 2–1.<ref name=whudebut>{{cite web |title=23rd August 1997 ON THIS DAY: DAVID UNSWORTH makes his Hammers debut against EVERTON at Goodison Park |url=http://whu-programmes.co.uk/1997-98-first-xi/4552127059 |website=whu-programmes.co.uk |access-date=13 December 2017 |archive-date=5 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210905140330/http://whu-programmes.co.uk/1997-98-first-xi/4552127059 |url-status=dead }}</ref> After his family failed to settle in London and only one season and 41 games he asked for a move closer to his [[Merseyside]] home.<ref name=pool>{{cite news|last=McFarland|first=Ben|title=Footballers whose loved ones have told them who to play for|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/mar/05/theknowledge.sport|publisher=www.guardian.co.uk|access-date=4 January 2012|location=London|date=5 March 2008}}</ref> Rather than moving back to Merseyside, he was signed by [[Birmingham]]-based club [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] for [[pound sterling|£]]3 million but his family did not settle in Birmingham. After only a month, before the season had even begun, citing problems with the lengthy commute from his home, he returned to Everton who paid Villa the same £3 million West Ham had accepted only a few weeks before.<ref name=pool/>

Unsworth was a consistent performer in his second spell with Everton, being first choice left-back, but also scoring some vital goals in his role as dead-ball specialist, mostly penalties.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/item/81a22fd8-f3a0-44b5-a849-ba3f5d601e57|title=Everton's under-23 squad are buying a house for young homeless people|date=15 August 2017|website=BBC Three|access-date=24 October 2017}}</ref> At the end of the [[2003-04 in English football|2003–04 season]], after a further 216 games and his contract expired, a disagreement with the club over the length of a new contract led to Unsworth leaving on a free transfer.{{citation needed|date=October 2017}}

On 12 July 2004, he was signed by [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] for the [[2004-05 in English football|2004–05 season]] on a free transfer.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/3859763.stm | work=BBC News | title=Transfers - July 2004 | date=29 July 2004}}</ref> He made his debut in a 1–1 home draw with [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]], scoring the equaliser from a penalty.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/3553176.stm|title=Portsmouth 1–1 Birmingham|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 August 2004|access-date=7 November 2009}}</ref> He also scored another spot-kick in Portsmouth's famous 2–0 victory over [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] in October 2004.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/3947403.stm|title=Portsmouth 2–0 Man Utd|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 October 2004|access-date=7 November 2009}}</ref> However, following the resignation of manager [[Harry Redknapp]], Unsworth lost his place having played just 18 games, and spent the second half of the season on loan at [[Ipswich Town F.C.|Ipswich Town]], making 16 appearances, scoring on his debut against [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/4218215.stm|title=Sheff Utd 0–2 Ipswich|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 February 2005|access-date=7 November 2009}}</ref>

On 22 August 2005, Unsworth was signed by [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]] on a three-year contract, on a free transfer after it became clear that Ipswich Town could not afford his wages.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/gossip_and_transfers/4737751.stm | work=BBC News | title=Transfers - August 2005 | date=1 September 2005}}</ref> He was part of the team which were promoted to the [[Premier League]] as Championship runners-up at the end of the season. He missed a penalty for United in a 0–0 draw against [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]] on 9 September 2006.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/5308200.stm|title=Sheff Utd 0–0 Blackburn|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 September 2006 |access-date=7 November 2009|first=Sam|last=Lyon}}</ref> Unsworth fell out of favour at Sheffield United under the management of [[Neil Warnock]], and was placed on the transfer list in the January window.

On 5 January 2007, Unsworth signed for [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]] from Sheffield United on a free transfer.<ref name="Wigan snap up defender Unsworth">{{cite news|title=Wigan snap up defender Unsworth|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wigan_athletic/6234613.stm|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 January 2007|access-date=1 April 2007}}</ref> He played his first match on 13 January against [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Tactical Formation|work=Football-Lineups.com
|url=http://www.football-lineups.com/wiki/_match3155.php|access-date=20 January 2007}}</ref> On the last day of the [[FA Premier League 2006-07|2006–07 Premier League season]], in a twist of fate, Unsworth would score the penalty that sent down his former club Sheffield United, whilst simultaneously saving his new employers Wigan Athletic from [[promotion and relegation|relegation]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6627849.stm|title=Sheff Utd 1–2 Wigan|publisher=BBC Sport|date=14 May 2007|access-date=7 November 2009|first=Phil|last=McNulty}}</ref> Unsworth was released by Wigan at the end of the [[2006-07 in English football|2006–07]] season on 17 May 2007.<ref name="Unsworth and De Zeeuw leave Wigan">{{cite news
| title = Unsworth and De Zeeuw leave Wigan
| url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/wigan_athletic/6665927.stm
| publisher = BBC Sport
| date = 17 May 2007
| access-date = 17 May 2007}}</ref>

On 11 August, he signed for [[Burnley F.C.|Burnley]] on a one-year contract,<ref>[[BBC Radio Lancashire]], 11 August 2007</ref> scoring his first goal against [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]].<ref>{{cite news 
|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/7122635.stm
|title=Burnley 1–1 Leicester 
|publisher=[[BBC]] 
|date=4 December 2007 |access-date=7 November 2009}}</ref> At the end of the season, he was offered a new deal as a player-coach by manager [[Owen Coyle]], but he rejected the offer and left the club on 30 June 2008.<ref name="Unsworth Leaves Burnley">{{cite news
 |title       = Unsworth Leaves Burnley
 |url         = http://www.burnleyfootballclub.premiumtv.co.uk/page/LatestHeadlines/0,,10413~1336183,00.html
 |publisher   = Burnley FC
 |date        = 30 June 2008
|access-date  = 30 June 2008
|url-status     = dead
 |archive-url  = https://web.archive.org/web/20081012191450/http://www.burnleyfootballclub.premiumtv.co.uk/page/LatestHeadlines/0%2C%2C10413~1336183%2C00.html
 |archive-date = 12 October 2008
|df          = dmy
}}</ref>

On 8 August 2008, Unsworth joined [[Huddersfield Town A.F.C.|Huddersfield Town]] on a one-year deal after impressing on trial in their pre-season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huddersfield.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=119070|title=Unsworth Signs Up at Town - VitalFootball.co.uk|first=Vitalnetwork|last=Ltd|access-date=24 October 2017|archive-date=25 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171025022101/http://www.huddersfield.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=119070|url-status=dead}}</ref> He along with five other players made his debut in a 1–1 draw against [[Stockport County F.C.|Stockport County]] at the [[Galpharm Stadium]] on 9 August 2008. Unsworth missed a penalty in a 2–1 defeat away at [[Millwall F.C.|Millwall]] on 30 August 2008 and did not feature again. He was released from his contract on 30 March 2009 after making four appearances,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/huddersfield_town/7972162.stm|title=Unsworth released by Huddersfield|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 March 2009|access-date=30 March 2009}}</ref> and announced his retirement from football shortly afterwards.