David Armstrong, a former midfielder for Middlesbrough, Southampton, and England, has died at the age of 67.
Who was David Armstrong?
David Armstrong was an English football player who spent the majority of his career with Middlesbrough (from 1972 to 1981).
After leaving Middlesbrough in August 1981, he played for Southampton for an additional six seasons.
Armstrong passed away on August 21, 2022. With AFC Bournemouth, he completed his league career in 1987–88.
David Armstrong’s career
He was a member of the Jack Charlton-coached Middlesbrough club of the 1970s, which won the Second Division championship and was a dependable Division One team for the majority of the decade.
He won his first England cap toward the end of his stint at Middlesbrough. At Ayresome Park, Armstrong was known for his incredible tenacity. For many years, he always wore the #11 jersey, and as a reward for this, he was given a testimonial at the young age of 25.
With 305 consecutive league games and 358 consecutive games across all competitions between March 1972 and August 1980, he holds the Boro record for the most consecutive appearances. Alongside Kevin Keegan, he joined Southampton in August 1981 and scored 15 league goals in his debut campaign.
The Saints led the table for the whole of the first quarter of 1982 before ending sixth. In 1984, when the Saints finished second to Liverpool in the league and advanced to the FA Cup semifinals, he came very close to earning another league championship gold. Again, he led the league with 15 goals.
Additionally, the Saints finished fifth in 1984–85 and he scored 10 league goals. In 1985–86, he scored another 10 goals in the league and assisted the Saints in reaching another FA Cup semifinal. Nevertheless, he was let go from the squad in the 1986–1987 campaign after recording just one league goal in 22 appearances.
He moved down a tier at the conclusion of that season to join AFC Bournemouth, where he played for one season before hanging up his boots.
He recorded 59 league goals in six seasons at Southampton. Between 1980 and 1984, he made three appearances for the England international team and was named Southampton FC’s Player of the Season in 1983–84.
David Armstrong’s achievements
Armstrong, an offensive midfielder for Boro, made an astounding 358 straight appearances in all competitions between March 1973 and August 1980, setting a record for a Boro player. He played in two more international games after receiving his maiden England cap near the end of his stint at Boro.
With Boro, he also won the Second Division in 1974, playing for Jack Charlton’s team. Armstrong spent six years at Southampton later in his career, when he helped the team finish second in Division One to Liverpool in 1984. Additionally, Saints fans paid their former player some heartfelt condolences.
How did the red spike David Armstrong die?
His death was revealed on the club website of Boro, where he spent a decade of his career (1971–1981), on Sunday night. Armstrong died at the age of 67.
Although David Armstrong’s cause of death hasn’t been mentioned in many obituaries, it is widely believed that the footballer died after contracting a disease.
What people say about David Armstrong’s death?
The North East outfit posted the following: “The club mourns the loss of the iconic David “Spike” Armstrong and expresses its condolences to his family and friends.
Additionally, Saints fans paid their former player some heartfelt condolences. One supporter stated: “I was devastated to learn of David Armstrong’s passing. Throughout my early teens, I looked up to this Saints legend.
My memories of Steve Moran’s last-second victory at Fratton Park will always include his ball into the box. Godspeed, David Armstrong. #SaintsFC.”
“I typically avoid football tweets on here, but I’m devastated to read David Armstrong has passed away,” one person commented.
One of my all-time favourite players and Southampton’s first football hero.”
I remember watching David Armstrong play for @SouthamptonFC when I was younger, a person added. a player of the highest calibre on the Saints squad that may have ever existed. RIP”
“Ditto, the fantastic 80s team with David playing as an offensive midfielder alongside Keegan, Ball, Channon, and Moran,” another user wrote in the comment section below.
Also read
- Luis Alcaraz Pineda: Who is he? Boxing records & Biography. check the training video
- 2 killed & 10 injured in vehicle crash: What happened at West Vancouver wedding party? Explained
Never forget your days as a young fan cheering on the Saints. According to a Middlesbrough statement, “The thoughts of everyone linked with MFC are with his family and friends at this time.”
Follow us on Twitter
