David Barton

Newcastle United

Barton turned professional with Newcastle in 1977 and made his first-team debut in a 2–0 away win over Leeds United on 2 January 1978. He went on to make 102 league appearances for the club, scoring five goals.

Blackburn Rovers (loan)

In August 1982, Barton joined Blackburn Rovers on loan, making eight league appearances and scoring once in the Second Division.

Darlington

He moved to Darlington in February 1983 on loan. He was released on a free transfer by Newcastle United in May 1983 and signed a permanent deal with Darlington in July 1983. Barton captained the side during 1983–84 and retired from professional football after sustaining a knee injury in March 1984.

Move to non-league

Barton joined Coundon TT in mid-1984. He signed with Blyth Spartans in October 1984 before returning to Coundon TT in 1985.

Player-manager

Barton was appointed player-manager of Newton Aycliffe F.C. in July 1990. He left the role in December 1991 to become player-assistant manager at Spennymoor United. He left Spennymoor United in 1996.

Born in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Barton represented Durham Schools at under-15 level before joining Newcastle United as an apprentice.