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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/>
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}}
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/article/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 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=https://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=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/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=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/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=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/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 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=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/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=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/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
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=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/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
|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=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/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
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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  
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  
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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.
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=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/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.


==International career==
==International career==
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==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
Unsworth announced his retirement on 3 April 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/rhino-retires.html|title=Rhino Retires|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=3 April 2009|access-date=4 October 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215442/http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/rhino-retires.html|archive-date=4 October 2013}}</ref> After retiring, he joined [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston North End]] as development coach. He was promoted to first team coach following the departure of [[Alan Irvine (footballer born 1958)|Alan Irvine]], and appointed caretaker manager on 30 December 2010 following the departure of Darren Ferguson,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/preston/9328098.stm|title=David Unsworth made Preston North End caretaker boss|date=30 December 2010|access-date=11 January 2011|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> until the arrival of [[Phil Brown (footballer, born 1959)|Phil Brown]] on 6 January 2011. On the dismissal of Brown and his assistant [[Brian Horton]], Unsworth was appointed caretaker manager in December 2011 with [[Graham Alexander]]. On the appointment of new manager [[Graham Westley]], Unsworth was dismissed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Preston North End's David Unsworth leaves club whilst Paul Coutts will captain the side |url=http://www.clicklancashire.com/sport/preston-north-end-fc/1211356-preston-north-ends-david-unsworth-leaves-club-whilst-paul-coutts-will-captain-the-side.html |publisher=www.clicklancashire.com |access-date=25 January 2012 |date=24 January 2012 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215951/http://www.clicklancashire.com/sport/preston-north-end-fc/1211356-preston-north-ends-david-unsworth-leaves-club-whilst-paul-coutts-will-captain-the-side.html |archive-date=4 October 2013  }}</ref>
Unsworth announced his retirement on 3 April 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/rhino-retires.html|title=Rhino Retires|publisher=Everton F.C.|date=3 April 2009|access-date=4 October 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215442/http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/rhino-retires.html|archive-date=4 October 2013}}</ref> After retiring, he joined [[Preston North End F.C.|Preston North End]] as development coach. He was promoted to first team coach following the departure of [[Alan Irvine (footballer born 1958)|Alan Irvine]], and appointed caretaker manager on 30 December 2010 following the departure of Darren Ferguson,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/preston/9328098.stm|title=David Unsworth made Preston North End caretaker boss|date=30 December 2010|access-date=11 January 2011|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> until the arrival of [[Phil Brown (footballer, born 1959)|Phil Brown]] on 6 January 2011. On the dismissal of Brown and his assistant [[Brian Horton]], Unsworth was appointed caretaker manager in December 2011 with [[Graham Alexander]]. On the appointment of new manager [[Graham Westley]], Unsworth was dismissed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Preston North End's David Unsworth leaves club whilst Paul Coutts will captain the side |url=http://www.clicklancashire.com/sport/preston-north-end-fc/1211356-preston-north-ends-david-unsworth-leaves-club-whilst-paul-coutts-will-captain-the-side.html |publisher=www.clicklancashire.com |access-date=25 January 2012 |date=24 January 2012 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004215951/http://www.clicklancashire.com/sport/preston-north-end-fc/1211356-preston-north-ends-david-unsworth-leaves-club-whilst-paul-coutts-will-captain-the-side.html |archive-date=4 October 2013  }}</ref>


He turned down the chance to manage Irish club [[Sligo Rovers F.C.|Sligo Rovers]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=David Unsworth turns down Sligo Rovers managerial role|date=23 February 2012 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17149243|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=23 February 2012}}</ref> On 6 December 2012, Unsworth returned to former club Sheffield United as Head of Academy Coaching. Following the departure of Blades manager [[Danny Wilson (footballer, born 1960)|Danny Wilson]] in April 2013, Unsworth was named as assistant to caretaker-manager Chris Morgan at United.<ref name="unsowrth assistant manager blades">{{cite web|url=http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130411-promotion-is-the-aim-765951.aspx|title=Promotion is the aim|publisher=Sheffield United FC Official web Site|date=11 April 2013|access-date=18 June 2013}}</ref> The following summer, and having reverted to his previous role following the arrival of [[David Weir (Scottish footballer)|David Weir]] as club manager, Unsworth was given permission to speak with [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] about their vacant managerial position.<ref name="Kimarnock Permission">{{cite news|title=David Unsworth a candidate for Kilmarnock manager's post|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22928946|access-date=18 June 2013|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 June 2013}}</ref> However, Unsworth rejected the approach,<ref name="killi rejection">{{cite news|title=Heartache for Jean-François as United place their faith in youth|url=http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/sheffield-sport/heartache-for-jean-francois-as-united-place-their-faith-in-youth-1-5780989|access-date=20 June 2013|publisher=Sheffield Telegraph|date=20 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130623093333/http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/sheffield-sport/heartache-for-jean-francois-as-united-place-their-faith-in-youth-1-5780989|archive-date=23 June 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> only to subsequently leave the Blades on 1 August 2013.<ref name="Unsworth leaves">{{cite news|title=Unsworth leaves Sheffield United|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-unsworth-leaves-blades-092853395.html|access-date=1 August 2013|publisher=Euro Sport|date=1 August 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409111706/https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-unsworth-leaves-blades-092853395.html|archive-date=9 April 2014}}</ref>
He turned down the chance to manage Irish club [[Sligo Rovers F.C.|Sligo Rovers]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=David Unsworth turns down Sligo Rovers managerial role|date=23 February 2012 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17149243|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=23 February 2012}}</ref> On 6 December 2012, Unsworth returned to former club Sheffield United as Head of Academy Coaching. Following the departure of Blades manager [[Danny Wilson (footballer, born 1960)|Danny Wilson]] in April 2013, Unsworth was named as assistant to caretaker-manager Chris Morgan at United.<ref name="unsowrth assistant manager blades">{{cite web|url=http://www.sufc.co.uk/news/article/20130411-promotion-is-the-aim-765951.aspx|title=Promotion is the aim|publisher=Sheffield United FC Official web Site|date=11 April 2013|access-date=18 June 2013}}</ref> The following summer, and having reverted to his previous role following the arrival of [[David Weir (Scottish footballer)|David Weir]] as club manager, Unsworth was given permission to speak with [[Kilmarnock F.C.|Kilmarnock]] about their vacant managerial position.<ref name="Kimarnock Permission">{{cite news|title=David Unsworth a candidate for Kilmarnock manager's post|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22928946|access-date=18 June 2013|publisher=BBC Sport|date=16 June 2013}}</ref> However, Unsworth rejected the approach,<ref name="killi rejection">{{cite news|title=Heartache for Jean-François as United place their faith in youth|url=http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/sheffield-sport/heartache-for-jean-francois-as-united-place-their-faith-in-youth-1-5780989|access-date=20 June 2013|publisher=Sheffield Telegraph|date=20 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130623093333/http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/sport/sheffield-sport/heartache-for-jean-francois-as-united-place-their-faith-in-youth-1-5780989|archive-date=23 June 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> only to subsequently leave the Blades on 1 August 2013.<ref name="Unsworth leaves">{{cite news|title=Unsworth leaves Sheffield United|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-unsworth-leaves-blades-092853395.html|access-date=1 August 2013|publisher=Euro Sport|date=1 August 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409111706/https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-unsworth-leaves-blades-092853395.html|archive-date=9 April 2014}}</ref>


Since departing Sheffield United, he had been working alongside the Scottish FA as a course tutor and within the Everton academy system. In September 2013, he was appointed as assistant manager of the Everton U21 team, working with Alan Stubbs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rhino Returns|url=http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2013/09/09/rhino-returns|publisher=evertonfc.com|access-date=9 September 2013|date=9 September 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911170023/http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2013/09/09/rhino-returns|archive-date=11 September 2013}}</ref> In 2014,  Stubbs moved to [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]], leaving Unsworth in charge. In May 2016, following the departure of [[Roberto Martínez]] as Everton manager, Unsworth took charge of the final game of the [[2015–16 Premier League]],  a 3–0 win over [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]], alongside [[Joe Royle]] in a caretaker capacity.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36240381 | title=Everton 3-0 Norwich City | date=13 May 2016 | publisher=BBC Sport | access-date=16 May 2016}}</ref> He returned to coaching Everton's Under-23 team following the appointment of [[Ronald Koeman]] as first team manager. After Koeman was sacked on 23 October 2017, Unsworth again became [[caretaker manager]] of the senior side.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/oct/23/ronald-koeman-sacked-everton-manager|title=David Unsworth in temporary charge after Ronald Koeman sacked by Everton|last=Hunter|first=Andy|date=23 October 2017|work=The Guardian|access-date=24 October 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> On 12 April 2022, Unsworth left Everton in order to pursue his ambition of becoming a first-team manager.<ref> {{cite web|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2573348/unsworth-to-leave-everton-to-pursue-managerial-ambitions|title=Unsworth To Leave Everton To Pursue Managerial Ambitions|website=www.evertonfc.com|date=12 April 2022|accessdate=12 April 2022}}</ref>
Since departing Sheffield United, he had been working alongside the Scottish FA as a course tutor and within the Everton academy system. In September 2013, he was appointed as assistant manager of the Everton U21 team, working with Alan Stubbs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rhino Returns|url=http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2013/09/09/rhino-returns|publisher=evertonfc.com|access-date=9 September 2013|date=9 September 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911170023/http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2013/09/09/rhino-returns|archive-date=11 September 2013}}</ref> In 2014,  Stubbs moved to [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]], leaving Unsworth in charge. In May 2016, following the departure of [[Roberto Martínez]] as Everton manager, Unsworth took charge of the final game of the [[2015–16 Premier League]],  a 3–0 win over [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]], alongside [[Joe Royle]] in a caretaker capacity.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36240381 | title=Everton 3-0 Norwich City | date=13 May 2016 | publisher=BBC Sport | access-date=16 May 2016}}</ref> He returned to coaching Everton's Under-23 team following the appointment of [[Ronald Koeman]] as first team manager. After Koeman was sacked on 23 October 2017, Unsworth again became [[caretaker manager]] of the senior side.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/oct/23/ronald-koeman-sacked-everton-manager|title=David Unsworth in temporary charge after Ronald Koeman sacked by Everton|last=Hunter|first=Andy|date=23 October 2017|work=The Guardian|access-date=24 October 2017|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> On 12 April 2022, Unsworth left Everton in order to pursue his ambition of becoming a first-team manager.<ref> {{cite web|url=https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2573348/unsworth-to-leave-everton-to-pursue-managerial-ambitions|title=Unsworth To Leave Everton To Pursue Managerial Ambitions|website=www.evertonfc.com|date=12 April 2022|accessdate=12 April 2022}}</ref>
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David Gerald Unsworth (born 16 October 1973) is an English football coach and former professional footballer who was most recently the manager of Oldham Athletic. Prior to this, he was academy director and under-23s head coach at Premier League side Everton.

As a player, Unsworth played as a centre-back or left-back from 1991 until 2009. Unsworth is best remembered for his time at Everton during the 1990s, where he was part of their FA Cup-winning team of 1995 and acquired the nickname "Rhino". He earned one full England cap in 1995. He also played in the Premier League for West Ham United, Portsmouth, Sheffield United and Wigan Athletic, and in the Football League for Ipswich Town, Burnley and Huddersfield Town.

After retiring, he moved into coaching with Preston North End where he was twice appointed caretaker manager. He returned to Everton in September 2013 as assistant to Everton U21s head coach Alan Stubbs, and succeeded him in 2014. He was twice named caretaker manager of the club in 2016 and 2017.

Club career

Born in Chorley, Lancashire, Unsworth began his career in the youth system at Everton.[1] He made his first team debut in an away game at Tottenham Hotspur in April 1992.[1] He made few appearances for the senior side until the appointment of Joe Royle as manager.[1] Royle made Unsworth a regular member of the starting XI, and he was part of the 1995 FA Cup winning team.[1] After 133 league and cup games over several impressive seasons at Everton, Unsworth transferred to West Ham United for the 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.[2] 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.[3] Rather than moving back to Merseyside, he was signed by Birmingham-based club Aston Villa for £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.[3]

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.[4] At the end of the 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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

On 12 July 2004, he was signed by Portsmouth for the 2004–05 season on a free transfer.[5] He made his debut in a 1–1 home draw with Birmingham City, scoring the equaliser from a penalty.[6] He also scored another spot-kick in Portsmouth's famous 2–0 victory over Manchester United in October 2004.[7] 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, making 16 appearances, scoring on his debut against Sheffield United.[8]

On 22 August 2005, Unsworth was signed by Sheffield United on a three-year contract, on a free transfer after it became clear that Ipswich Town could not afford his wages.[9] 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 on 9 September 2006.[10] 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 from Sheffield United on a free transfer.[11] He played his first match on 13 January against Chelsea.[12] On the last day of the 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 relegation.[13] Unsworth was released by Wigan at the end of the 2006–07 season on 17 May 2007.[14]

On 11 August, he signed for Burnley on a one-year contract,[15] scoring his first goal against Leicester City.[16] 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.[17]

On 8 August 2008, Unsworth joined Huddersfield Town on a one-year deal after impressing on trial in their pre-season.[18] He along with five other players made his debut in a 1–1 draw against Stockport County at the Galpharm Stadium on 9 August 2008. Unsworth missed a penalty in a 2–1 defeat away at Millwall on 30 August 2008 and did not feature again. He was released from his contract on 30 March 2009 after making four appearances,[19] and announced his retirement from football shortly afterwards.

International career

Unsworth was part of England's U20 squad that finished third at the 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship in Australia, scoring the first goal in their 2–1 third-place play-off win over Australia at the Sydney Football Stadium.[20] He played for the England under-21 team on 7 occasions between 1994 and 1995. He made a single appearance for England's senior team, in a 2–1 victory against Japan at Wembley on 3 June 1995.[21][22]

Coaching career

Unsworth announced his retirement on 3 April 2009.[23] After retiring, he joined Preston North End as development coach. He was promoted to first team coach following the departure of Alan Irvine, and appointed caretaker manager on 30 December 2010 following the departure of Darren Ferguson,[24] until the arrival of Phil Brown on 6 January 2011. On the dismissal of Brown and his assistant Brian Horton, Unsworth was appointed caretaker manager in December 2011 with Graham Alexander. On the appointment of new manager Graham Westley, Unsworth was dismissed.[25]

He turned down the chance to manage Irish club Sligo Rovers in 2012.[26] On 6 December 2012, Unsworth returned to former club Sheffield United as Head of Academy Coaching. Following the departure of Blades manager Danny Wilson in April 2013, Unsworth was named as assistant to caretaker-manager Chris Morgan at United.[27] The following summer, and having reverted to his previous role following the arrival of David Weir as club manager, Unsworth was given permission to speak with Kilmarnock about their vacant managerial position.[28] However, Unsworth rejected the approach,[29] only to subsequently leave the Blades on 1 August 2013.[30]

Since departing Sheffield United, he had been working alongside the Scottish FA as a course tutor and within the Everton academy system. In September 2013, he was appointed as assistant manager of the Everton U21 team, working with Alan Stubbs.[31] In 2014, Stubbs moved to Hibernian, leaving Unsworth in charge. In May 2016, following the departure of Roberto Martínez as Everton manager, Unsworth took charge of the final game of the 2015–16 Premier League, a 3–0 win over Norwich City, alongside Joe Royle in a caretaker capacity.[32] He returned to coaching Everton's Under-23 team following the appointment of Ronald Koeman as first team manager. After Koeman was sacked on 23 October 2017, Unsworth again became caretaker manager of the senior side.[33] On 12 April 2022, Unsworth left Everton in order to pursue his ambition of becoming a first-team manager.[34]

On 20 September 2022, Unsworth was appointed manager of National League club Oldham Athletic.[35] He lost his first game in charge, a 3–0 defeat at Bromley.[36] After a seven game winless run, Unsworth was sacked by Oldham on 17 September 2023. His final game in charge was another 3-0 defeat at Bromley.[37][38]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[39][40]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Everton 1991–92 First Division 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1
1992–93 Premier League 3 0 0 0 2 0 — 5 0
1993–94 8 0 0 0 0 0 — 8 0
1994–95 38 3 5 0 2 0 — 45 3
1995–96 31 2 2 0 1 0 4Template:Efn 1 38 3
1996–97 34 5 0 0 2 0 — 36 5
Total 116 11 7 0 7 0 4 1 134 12
West Ham United 1997–98 Premier League 32 2 4 0 5 0 — 41 2
Aston Villa 1998–99 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Everton 1998–99 Premier League 34 1 3 1 3 0 — 40 2
1999–2000 33 6 5 3 1 0 — 39 9
2000–01 29 5 1 0 2 0 — 32 5
2001–02 33 3 4 0 0 0 — 37 3
2002–03 33 5 1 0 3 1 — 37 6
2003–04 26 3 3 0 2 0 — 31 3
Total 188 23 17 4 11 1 — 216 28
Portsmouth 2004–05 Premier League 15 2 1 0 3 0 — 19 2
Ipswich Town (loan) 2004–05 Championship 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 1
Sheffield United 2005–06 Championship 34 4 0 0 0 0 — 34 4
2006–07 Premier League 5 0 0 0 1 0 — 6 0
Total 39 4 0 0 1 0 — 40 4
Wigan Athletic 2006–07 Premier League 10 1 0 0 0 0 — 10 1
Burnley 2007–08 Championship 29 1 0 0 2 0 — 31 1
Huddersfield Town 2008–09 League One 4 0 0 0 0 0 1Template:Efn 0 5 0
Career total 449 45 29 4 29 1 5 1 512 51

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Managerial statistics

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Team From To Record
G W D L Win %
Preston North End (caretaker) 30 December 2010 6 January 2011

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Preston North End (caretaker) 14 December 2011 16 January 2012

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Everton (joint caretaker) 12 May 2016 14 June 2016

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Everton (caretaker) 24 October 2017 29 November 2017

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Oldham Athletic 20 September 2022 17 September 2023

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Total

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Honours

Everton
Sheffield United

References

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