David Weir (29 August 1863 – 1 December 1933)[2] was an English footballer who played for several clubs in the 19th century, including Bolton Wanderers and Ardwick (Manchester City), and won two caps for England.
Davie Weir made his Club & League debut on 8 September 1888, as a centre-half, at Pike's Lane, then home of Bolton Wanderers.
Davie Weir scored his debut League goal on 22 September 1888, playing at centre-half, at Deepdale, the home of Preston North End.
As a wing-half/winger (eight appearances) he played in a Bolton Wanderers midfield that achieved big (three-League-goals-or-more) wins by on two occasions.
The transfer was viewed as an unusual move as Ardwick were not a League club at that time, and did not join the Football Alliance until 1891.
His performances for Bolton resulted in international recognition; he made his England debut on 2 March 1889, a 6–1 win against Ireland.