David Healy (footballer)
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Raised in Killyleagh, Healy played for the local youth side before being signed by Manchester United in the late 1990s. Only able to get three first team appearances (all as a substitute) at United, Healy played on loan with Port Vale in 1999-00, appearing in 16 matches and scoring 3 goals. He then joined Preston North End in 2000, the club for whom Healy would make a name for himself and currently plays.
In 2000-01, Healy scored 10 times in 26 games. He played in 49 games in 2001-02, again scoring 10 for the season. He got half that tally in 2002-03 in 28 games played. He also scored 2 in 13 games on loan with Norwich City. In 2003-04 back with PNE he netted 15 in 42 matches played.
