David Linighan (born 9 January 1965) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender from 1982 until 2002.
Linighan was born in Hartlepool, County Durham, and attended English Martyrs School.
He played under three managers during his three years at Bloomfield Road, the others being Gary Megson and Nigel Worthington, scoring five goals in a century of league appearances.
[3] Scottish club Dunfermline Athletic came in for the defender's services in 1998,[3] and he moved north of the border for what proved to be just one game.
[3] In 2000, Linighan moved into non-league football with Southport and Chester City,[3] before a short spell with Hyde United in 2002 where he made eleven appearances,[6] before retiring.