David Ronald Philpotts (born 31 March 1954) is an English retired professional footballer who played as a defender.
In 1974, he transferred to Tranmere Rovers where he became a fixture on the back line.
In 1981, he moved to the Carolina Lightnin', which was playing its first season of existence, of the American Soccer League.
After retiring, he briefly managed the Wigan Athletic during part of the 1993 campaign.
[3] He was employed as Tranmere's Chief Scout until retiring in May 2014, ending an association with the club that lasted over 40 years.