Dave Henderson (footballer)

Dave Henderson (born 11 June 1960), is an Irish former professional football goalkeeper who played in the League of Ireland from 1978 until his retirement in 1998.

Also in 1979, Henderson spent his summer on loan to the Toronto Blizzard of the North American Soccer League.

In 1981, Johnny Giles signed him for the Vancouver Whitecaps and he helped them win the Northwest Division, before losing in the play-off first-round game to Tampa Bay Rowdies.

On returning to Ireland, Henderson joined St. Patrick's Athletic, making his debut against Home Farm on 22 November 1981.

A feature of Henderson's time with St. Pats would be his enforced absence from game due to work commitments.

Since retiring as a player, Henderson has worked as a scout or a coach for Aston Villa, Derry City, Bohemians and Hibernian.

His father, Paddy Henderson, played for Shamrock Rovers in the 1960s, winning the FAI Cup in 1962.