David Thomas Syers (born 30 November 1987) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Farsley Celtic. After playing youth football with Darlington, Syers played non-league football for Ossett Albion, Harrogate Town, Farsley Celtic and Guiseley while studying at University, before turning professional in 2010 with Bradford City. After spending two seasons with them, he moved to Doncaster Rovers in 2012. While at Doncaster he spent a loan spell with Scunthorpe United, before signing a permanent deal with the club in January 2014. After a period out with injury he moved to Rochdale in January 2016, returned to Guiseley in August, and rejoined Darlington in October, where he spent two years before signing for Farsley Celtic. Early and personal life Born in Leeds, Syers attended Leeds Grammar School, representing the school at cricket. He attended the University of Leeds, where he read classics, and represented the English Universities football team during the 2008–09 season. He began training as an accountant after signing for Darlington in October 2016. Dave married his girlfriend Hannah Bickers in June 2013. In October 2016 he was living near Wetherby. Football career Non-league career Syers played for Darlington between the ages of 14 and 16. He started his career with Ossett Albion while still at school. After playing more than 150 games with Ossett, he moved to Harrogate Town in April 2009. After making three appearances for Harrogate, Syers moved to Farsley Celtic in June 2009. During that season Syers scored nine league goals for Farsley. After a second spell with Ossett Albion in the latter stages of the 2009–2010 season, Syers returned to Harrogate in March 2010. Syers joined Guiseley on 1 July 2010. Bradford City Syers went on trial to League Two side Bradford City on 15 July 2010. He signed on non-contract terms with Bradford on 10 August 2010, before making his professional debut for them that same day, in a 2–1 League Cup victory over Nottingham Forest, in which Syers scored the first goal to take the game into extra time. By the end of the week, Syers signed a full-time contract with City for the rest of the season after impressing manager Peter Taylor. A day later, Syers made his Football League debut, coming on as a second-half substitute for Tommy Doherty in 1–0 victory over Stevenage. In March 2011, Syers' contract was automatically extended by Bradford