David Parkes
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David Parkes (born 1955 in Dublin) was an Irish soccer player during the 1960s and 1970s.
Parkes signed for Bohemians in 1969 from St Patricks Athletic and played his part in Bohs FAI Cup winning campaign of 1970 where he formed a solid full-back partnership with John Doran. He spent 4 seasons at Dalymount Park making 76 appearances in the league and 3 appearances in European competition.
He signed for Shamrock Rovers in January 1973 where he stayed for two and a half years. He later played for Waterford.
Amazingly, Parkes went on to have a successful singing career after retiring from football![1]
[edit] Football Honours
- FAI Cup: 1
- Bohemians - 1970
[edit] Sources
- The Hoops by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins (ISBN 0-7171-2121-6)
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