Howells, David

David Howells

Clubs played for: Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton, Bristol City. (1985-2000).

Born: 1967

Birthplace: Guildford

Position: Midfielder

Biography: Guildford born midfielder who played most of his career at White Hart Lane, made just 9 league starts for Saints before joining Bristol City where a knee injury ended his career. He has run soccer schools and was director of football for hometown club Guildford City. Has been involved in several successful business ventures and is now a director of High Profile Group football agency. Still appears for the Ex Saints and Tottenham teams

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Howells, David Originally a striker, Terry Venables spotted Howells' combative qualities & transformed him into one of the best defensive midfielders of his day. He passed largely under the radar, but was mobile, tough, had 2 good feet, & intelligence. While Gazza, Sheringham, Anderton, Ginola et al attracted most attention, Spurs played best when Howells was sitting behind them, 'taking care of business'. My abiding memory was his early doors clash with Blackburn's captain Tim Sherwood in 1995, when Blackburn went on to win the Premiership. Sherwood came off 2nd best & hid for the rest of the game, which ended Spurs 3 : Blackburn 1.