David Foley
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David John Foley | ||
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker/Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hartlepool United | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
David John Foley (born 12 July 1987 in South Shields) is an English professional footballer who, as of 2007, plays as a striker for Hartlepool United in League One.
Foley was trained as a scholar in Hartlepool's youth academy, the same academy that brought football the likes of Adam Boyd. As a scholar, he represented the first team on several occasions and became Hartlepool's youngest ever player when he came on as a substitute against Port Vale at the age of 16. Foley also played a key role in Hartlepool's Under 19s Dallas Cup winning team in 2004. Foley has not yet scored a league goal but is known to score in cup matches, most notably against Premier League side Stoke City which earned Hartlepool a famous 2-0 victory[1] and a cup tie against West Ham.
Foley has become a fan favourite mainly due to his diminutive stature.