Dave Barnett

Born in Birmingham, Barnett began his youth career at Wolverhampton Wanderers but was released without making an appearance. He then joined non-league sides Boldmere St. Michaels and then Alvechurch before being picked up by Windsor & Eton. From here, he was signed by Colchester United manager Roger Brown on 27 August 1988. He was sent off on his professional debut in the opening-day fixture of the 1988–89 season, becoming only the second U's player after Nigel Crouch to be dismissed on their maiden appearance for the club. After serving his suspension, Barnett was again sent off in only his seventh league game during a 2–1 home defeat to Scunthorpe United on 8 October 1988. His disciplinary record earned him the nickname "Psycho" with the Colchester fans. His time at the club came to an abrupt end on 24 February 1989 when manager Jock Wallace watched him commit an off the ball indiscretion during a reserve team game. After his Colchester exit, Barnett moved to Canada to play for Canadian Soccer League club Edmonton Brick Men where he played alongside Justin Fashanu. He scored two goals in 18 appearances. Barnett returned to England in October 1989 to sign for West Bromwich Albion on a non-contract basis. However, he failed to make a first-team appearance for the Baggies. He then moved to Walsall for the early part of the 1990–91 season before returning to non-league football with Kidderminster Harriers. Here, he made 39 Conference appearances and helped the club to Wembley…

In 2000, Barnett was due to play international football for the Cayman Islands, but a Football Association veto blocked the efforts of nations such as the Cayman Islands acquiring English players.

After finishing his professional playing career, Barnett joined the Birmingham City Academy as a part-time coach before joining Halesowen Town as first-team coach in March 2001. He then took up his Academy role at Birmingham in a full-time capacity. Barnett would later turn out for Moor Green, where he made five appearances in 2002. Following his return from the United States in the summer of 2009, Barnett signed for Romulus in August and was subsequently appointed first-team coach at the club in February 2010 after initially refusing to be involved in coaching at the club having obtained a UEFA 'A' Licence. He agreed to continue his role at the club for the 2010–11 season, however, his disciplinary issues continued after being given a six-match suspension and a £100 fine by the FA following four breaches of FA Rule E3 - language and/or behaviour amounting to improper conduct - following a match with Belper Town in November 2012. He stepped down as manager in January after deciding to concentrate on activities outside football.

His son, Ty Barnett, is also a professional footballer.