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David Sadler

David Sadler

Clubs played for: Manchester United, Preston. (1963-1976)

Born: 1946

Birthplace: Yalding, Kent

Position: Defender /Midfielder /Forward

Biography: Plucked from non-league Maidstone, he broke into United's first team at 17 in August 1963. The same season he was an FA Youth Cup Final scoring a hat trick against Swindon in the final. But it wasn't until he was converted to defence that his career really took off. He was part of the team that won the 1966-1967 title and the 1968 European Cup. He ended his career with Preston, managed by his former United team mate Bobby Charlton. An England international, spent many years as a branch manager for a building society in Hale, returning to the profession he took up before becoming a footballer. Then ran his own corporate hospitality company in Manchester and acts as secretary to the ex-United Players' Association.




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Sadler, David Hi David,
You may remember me from the time when you were playing for the REDS and had an involvement with a chap called Osborne in a Printing Company.
WE have also met due to our involvement in golf.
If you ever fancy a knock please get in touch.
Neil Ob
13-02-23 Neil Obrien

Sadler, David In 1990 a shared a room with Dave while on a golf holiday with a guy called John Moss who is sadly no longer with us.

During our weeks stay in Portugal Dave was excellent company as well as being a very good golfer.

I have some great memories of our trip to Cascais not least celebrating my 40th birthday at the Santa Maria restaurant.

Cliff Cornwall. Pluckley, Kent,
07-12-22 Cliff Cornwall

Sadler, David Lived in Collier Street. Knew 2 Brewers and knew the family. Remember David as a very good centre forward for Maidstone United, before going on to greater things.
02-12-22 Ray Diprose

Sadler, David Hi David…Do you remember in the late 50’s you used to bring a young team over to Mote Park and I used to do the same from South Park Road Maidstone…had some good games…and the lads …some very young….loved it …also we played against each other at cricket….just for fun

I had a trial for Maidstone boys as you did but didn’t get through. I then joined the Armed Forces and served for 22 years. Whilst I was serving I did notice you were playing for Maidstone and eventually Manchester United & England. I would love to catch up via email or WhatsApp. Also on Facebook. Would be nice to catch-up. Thanks Dave Freeman (Email address available through this website.)


01-12-22 David Freeman

Sadler, David Hi David. My children Joseph and Ollie’s grandfather is your cousin. David Rees - born Yalding 1948 (mother Ilene) My sons went to school in Altrincham which seems like a strange coincidence given their roots are in Yalding and they have a relative close by.
11-04-22 Julia Rees

Sadler, David Was at Maidstone Tech for girls and was very good friends with your sister Sally. Spent time with you at the Two Brewers, Yalding where your father was landlord. Lost touch with Sally many years ago and have often thought about our good times together
Followed your football career with great interest. Hope you are well - if Sally is still with us please send her my very best wishes.
24-03-22 Shirley nee Wood now Mitchell

Sadler, David I often tell people that remember David, that I was often pushed round Yalding, where I lived when I was born, in my pram by David Sadler, professional footballer for Manchester United. I wish I remembered it myself as I was only between 0 & 2yrs old.

19-03-22 Jane Richardson

Sadler, David Played with " Saddie" at PNE pure class on and off the pitch. Thanks for the memories Big Fella. Alan Lamb
15-06-21 Alan Lamb

Sadler, David Hi David my mum has always said that we are related through the Sadler family from dorking Surrey however I can find no evidence of this I would be very grateful if you could confirm this for me thanks David
23-12-20 Michaelfawdry

Sadler, David Hi Dave can you confirm if you are related to the Saddlers of Dorking? Thanks.
23-12-20 Michael Fawdry

Sadler, David My uncle Harry was the manager at Maidstone and sold David to Manchester United.
09-11-20 Mick Hill

Sadler, David Knew David when he lived in the Two Brewers. Remember we used to play football in the huge shed at the rear of the pub using apple boxes as goals. He was as I remember excellent at most sports he played.
05-11-20 Barry Martin

Sadler, David I marked David in a house match at the Maidstone Tech School. He scored 9 goals.
07-09-20 Mike Pay

Sadler, David Hi David. Have been trying to get in touch. My Grandmother. Evelyn Manklow from North Street, Barming. Was your Auntie and my Mother. Barbara Line was your cousin and you went to my Mother's wedding I think after playing your full debut for Maidstone United at the London Road ground. Their wedding reception was at the hotel opposite the ground. Kind regards Adrian
20-08-20 Adrian Line

Sadler, David I am secretary of the local football club in the village of Yalding where David grew up and first played. Trying to get in touch
19-07-20 steve faulkner

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