David Amoo
{{short description|English footballer}}
{{Use British English|date=July 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = David Amoo
| image = David Amoo 1.png
| caption = Amoo playing for Hull City in 2011
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|04|13|df=y}}{{cite web |title=FootballSquads – Port Vale – 2020/2021 |url=http://www.footballsquads.co.uk/eng/2020-2021/fltwo/portv.htm |website=www.footballsquads.co.uk |access-date=1 February 2021}}
| birth_place = Southwark, London, England
| currentclub =
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = 2003–2007
| youthclubs1 = Millwall
| youthyears2 = 2007–2010
| youthclubs2 = Liverpool
| years1 = 2010–2012
| clubs1 = Liverpool
| caps1 = 0
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2011
| clubs2 = → Milton Keynes Dons (loan)
| caps2 = 3
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2011
| clubs3 = → Hull City (loan)
| caps3 = 7
| goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2011–2012
| clubs4 = → Bury (loan)
| caps4 = 27
| goals4 = 4
| years5 = 2012–2013
| clubs5 = Preston North End
| caps5 = 17
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2013
| clubs6 = Tranmere Rovers
| caps6 = 11
| goals6 = 1
| years7 = 2013–2015
| clubs7 = Carlisle United
| caps7 = 63
| goals7 = 13
| years8 = 2015–2017
| clubs8 = Partick Thistle
| caps8 = 62
| goals8 = 6
| years9 = 2017–2019
| clubs9 = Cambridge United
| caps9 = 67
| goals9 = 7
| years10 = 2019–2022
| clubs10 = Port Vale
| caps10 = 84
| goals10 = 7
| years11 = 2022–2023
| clubs11 = Stevenage
| caps11 = 5
| goals11 = 0
| years12 = 2023
| clubs12 = Crewe Alexandra
| caps12 = 7
| goals12 = 0
| years13 = 2023–2024
| clubs13 = Ebbsfleet United
| caps13 = 10
| goals13 = 0
| years14 = 2024
| clubs14 = → Welling United (loan)
| caps14 = 9
| goals14 = 1
| club-update = 11:32, 27 April 2024 (UTC)
}}
David Oluwaseun Segun Amoo (born 13 April 1991) is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger.
He began his career at Liverpool, making his debut in the UEFA Europa League in July 2010. He spent the 2010–11 and 2011–12 seasons on loan at Milton Keynes Dons, Hull City and Bury, before signing with Preston North End in May 2012. He moved on to Tranmere Rovers in January 2013. He joined Carlisle United in June 2013. He would win the club's Player of the Year award for the 2013–14 season, though Carlisle were relegated out of League One. He moved north of the border to play for Scottish Premiership club Partick Thistle in July 2015. After two seasons in Scotland, he returned south and joined Cambridge United in May 2017. He left Cambridge in favour of a move to Port Vale in July 2019. He helped the club to win promotion out of League Two via the play-offs in 2022. He joined Stevenage in August 2022 and moved on to Crewe Alexandra five months later. He joined non-League side Ebbsfleet United in June 2023 and was loaned to Welling United in March 2024.
Career
=Liverpool=
Amoo played for Millwall as a youth, scoring nine goals in 20 games for the under-18s in the 2006–07 season.{{cite web |title=Liverpool career stats for David Amoo – LFChistory – Stats galore for Liverpool FC! |url=https://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/1219 |website=www.lfchistory.net |access-date=9 July 2019}} He left London at 16 years of age to sign for Liverpool in July 2007.{{cite web|url=http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10367~1071340,00.html|title=Amoo move|publisher=Millwall FC|date=11 July 2010|access-date=29 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905165900/http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10367~1071340%2C00.html|archive-date=5 September 2012|url-status=dead}} He was in the Liverpool Academy squad for the FA Youth Cup final in 2009 when they lost 6–2 to the Arsenal Academy.{{cite news|title=Liverpool FC youngsters beaten by Arsenal in FA Youth Cup final|url=http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-fc-youngsters-beaten-arsenal-3455534|work=Liverpool Echo|date=27 May 2009|access-date=11 June 2015}} He signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool in 2010, having successfully worked his way through the reserves to train with the first-team at Melwood in 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.tribalfootball.com/david-amoo-signs-new-liverpool-contract-871131|title=David Amoo signs new Liverpool contract|publisher=Tribal Football|date=29 May 2010|access-date=29 July 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100815070126/http://www.tribalfootball.com/david-amoo-signs-new-liverpool-contract-871131|archive-date=15 August 2010|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/starlet-signs-new-deal|title=Starlet signs new deal|publisher=Liverpool F.C.|date=28 May 2010|access-date=11 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150611210954/http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/starlet-signs-new-deal|archive-date=11 June 2015|url-status=dead}} He was named in Liverpool's 2010–11 UEFA Europa League Third qualifying round squad for a match on 28 July 2010, and made his debut for the club the following day, starting in a 2–0 away win in a tie against FK Rabotnički at the Philip II Arena in Skopje, Macedonia.{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/who-has-flown-to-macedonia|title=Who has flown to Macedonia?|publisher=Liverpoolfc.tv|date=28 July 2010|access-date=29 July 2010|first=James|last=Carroll}}{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/8856381.stm|title=Rabotnicki Skopje 0 – 2 Liverpool|date=29 July 2010|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|first=Marc|last=Vesty|access-date=29 July 2010}}{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/|title=Match centre|publisher=Liverpoolfc.tv|date=29 July 2010|access-date=29 July 2010}} However, Kenny Dalglish replaced Roy Hodgson as manager in January 2011, and felt that Amoo was not strong enough to compete for a first-team place for the "Reds".
On 25 January 2011, he joined League One club Milton Keynes Dons on a one-month loan,{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/forward-seals-loan-switch|title=Forward seals loan switch|publisher=Liverpool FC|date=25 January 2011|access-date=25 January 2011|first=James|last=Carroll|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111214003222/http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/forward-seals-loan-switch|archive-date=14 December 2011 |url-status=live}} and made his Football League debut for the Dons later that day as a 65th-minute substitute against Leyton Orient.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/9369742.stm|title=Leyton Orient 2 – 2 MK Dons|date=25 January 2011|work=BBC Sport|access-date=25 January 2011}} He failed to break into Karl Robinson's first-team however, and made just two further substitute appearances at Stadium MK before returning to Anfield on 23 February.{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/starlet-returns-to-anfield|title=Starlet returns to Anfield|publisher=Liverpool F.C.|date=23 February 2011|access-date=11 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150611211500/http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/starlet-returns-to-anfield|archive-date=11 June 2015|url-status=dead}} On 28 February, he joined Championship side Hull City on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season.{{cite news|url=http://www.hullcityafc.net/page/NewsDetail/0,,10338~2304109,00.html|title=Tigers Make New Loan Signing|date=28 February 2011|publisher=Hull City A.F.C.|access-date=10 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723145449/http://www.hullcityafc.net/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10338~2304109%2C00.html|archive-date=23 July 2011|url-status=dead}} He made his "Tigers" debut coming on as a replacement for Jay Simpson in a 1–0 win at Nottingham Forest on 5 March.{{Cite news|url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/9410571.stm|title = Nott'm Forest 0 – 1 Hull|date = 5 March 2011|work = BBC Sport|publisher = BBC|access-date = 5 March 2011}} He scored his first goal in senior football in a 1–1 draw at Queens Park Rangers on 25 April.{{Cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13112211.stm|title = QPR 1 – 1 Hull|date = 25 April 2011|work = BBC Sport|publisher = BBC|access-date = 7 May 2011}} Unable to break into Nigel Pearson's first-team, he made one start and six substitute appearances during his time at the KC Stadium.
On 23 September 2011, Amoo joined League One side Bury on a one-month loan deal.{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/amoo-signs-bury-loan-deal|title=Amoo signs Bury loan deal|publisher=Liverpool FC|date=23 September 2011|access-date=23 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120201190238/http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/amoo-signs-bury-loan-deal|archive-date=1 February 2012|url-status=dead}} He made his debut for the "Shakers" the next day, coming on as a substitute for Mike Jones in a 0–0 draw with Milton Keynes Dons at Gigg Lane.{{cite news|title=Bury 0 – 0 Milton Keynes Dons|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/14958289|work=BBC Sport|date=24 September 2011|access-date=11 June 2015}} On 1 October, he scored his first goal for Bury, a glancing header on 67 minutes to give Bury the lead in a 3–1 victory over Yeovil Town.{{cite news|title=Yeovil Town 1 – 3 Bury|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15045431.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=30 September 2011|access-date=11 June 2015}} His performance at Bury earned him praise from teammate Peter Sweeney and manager Richie Barker extended Amoo's loan, initially until 1 January and then eventually until the end of the 2011–12 season.{{cite news|title=Amoo extends Bury loan|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11732/7253456/amoo-extends-bury-loan|publisher=Sky Sports|date=20 October 2011|access-date=11 June 2015}}{{cite news|title=Sweeney backs Amoo to shine|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11732/7330334/sweeney-backs-amoo-to-shine|publisher=Sky Sports|date=24 November 2011|access-date=11 June 2015}}{{cite news|title=Shakers extend Amoo's stay|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11732/7406267/shakers-extend-amoos-stay|publisher=Sky Sports|date=2 January 2012|access-date=11 June 2015}} He scored his second Bury goal in a 1–0 win over Preston North End on 26 November.{{cite news|title=Bury 1 – 0 Preston North End|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15802748.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=26 November 2011|access-date=11 June 2015}} Amoo then scored two goals in two matches, in defeats to Exeter City and Milton Keynes Dons.{{cite news|title=Exeter City 3 – 2 Bury|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16995038|work=BBC Sport|date=16 February 2012|access-date=11 June 2015}}{{cite news|title=Milton Keynes Dons 2 – 1 Bury|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17023253|work=BBC Sport|date=20 February 2012|access-date=11 June 2015}} Throughout the season, Amoo made 27 league appearances for the club, scoring four goals, and missed a combined ten games from separate injuries.{{cite news|title=Bournemouth v Bury: Preview|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bournemouth-v-bury-preview-873860|publisher=Manchester Evening News|date=21 October 2011|access-date=11 June 2015}}{{cite news|title=Barker: One more win should secure Bury FC survival|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/barker-one-more-win-should-686445|publisher=Manchester Evening News|date=11 April 2012|access-date=11 June 2015}}
=Preston North End=
Amoo agreed to join Preston North End in May 2012 when his contract expired with Liverpool on 1 July.{{cite web|title=Amoo Is Latest Recruit|url=http://www.pnefc.net/page/NewsDetail/0,,10362~2787669,00.html?|publisher=Preston North End FC|access-date=24 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527191609/http://www.pnefc.net/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10362~2787669%2C00.html|archive-date=27 May 2012|url-status=dead}} He made his debut for the "Lilywhites" on the opening day of the 2012–13 season, coming on as a substitute for David Buchanan 56 minutes into a 0–0 draw with Colchester United at Deepdale.{{cite news|title=Cousins on song to deny PNE|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/262697/report|publisher=Sky Sports|date=18 August 2012|access-date=11 June 2015}} His first goal for the club came on 3 November, in a 3–0 victory over Yeovil in the FA Cup.{{cite news|title=Preston 3–0 Yeovil|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20107467|work=BBC Sport|access-date=4 November 2012}} After making only one start, with the rest of his appearances coming from off the bench, Amoo was linked with a move to League One rivals Tranmere Rovers, but manager Graham Westley refused to sell him.{{cite news|title=Preston have snubbed an approach from Tranmere for David Amoo|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11732/8265834/preston-have-snubbed-an-approach-from-tranmere-for-david-amoo|publisher=Sky Sports|date=21 November 2012|access-date=11 June 2015}} Amoo did however, leave Preston in January 2013 when his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.{{cite web|url=http://www.pnefc.net/news/article/amoo-departs-deepdale-090113-588390.aspx|title=Amoo Departs Deepdale|publisher=Preston North End F.C.|date=9 January 2013|access-date=11 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130112043637/http://www.pnefc.net/news/article/amoo-departs-deepdale-090113-588390.aspx|archive-date=12 January 2013 |url-status=live}}
=Tranmere Rovers=
On 9 January 2013, Amoo joined Tranmere Rovers on a contract to run until the end of the 2012–13 season.{{cite web|title=Rovers Recruit Amoo|url=http://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/article/amoo-090113-588649.aspx|publisher=Tranmere Rovers F.C.|access-date=9 January 2013|date=9 January 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130112005011/http://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/article/amoo-090113-588649.aspx|archive-date=12 January 2013 |url-status=live}} Amoo expressed happiness at getting a second chance to join Rovers after having chosen Preston ahead of Tranmere the previous year.{{cite news|title=David Amoo grateful to be given a second chance at Tranmere after rejecting them last summer|url=http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/david-amoo-grateful-given-second-3324583|work=Liverpool Echo|date=11 January 2013|access-date=11 June 2015}} He scored on his debut for the "Whites" two days later, in a 2–0 win over Crawley Town at Prenton Park.{{cite news|title=Tranmere Rovers 2 – 0 Crawley Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20919276|work=BBC Sport|date=11 January 2013|access-date=11 June 2015}} However, he found his first-team opportunities at the club were limited. Amoo was among five players to be released by manager Ronnie Moore at the end of the season.{{cite web|url=http://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/article/contracts-290413-798420.aspx|title=Rovers Offer Five New Contracts|publisher=Tranmere Rovers F.C.|date=29 April 2013|access-date=11 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502003055/http://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/article/contracts-290413-798420.aspx|archive-date=2 May 2013 |url-status=live}}
=Carlisle United=
On 13 June 2013, Amoo signed a two-year deal with Carlisle United, becoming the "Cumbrians" first summer signing.{{cite news|url=http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/article/amoosigns14june13-867159.aspx|title=Abbott makes first signing|publisher=Carlisle United FC|access-date=14 June 2013}} Following the move, Amoo said he was motivated to join the club to link up with manager Greg Abbott.{{cite news|title=Amoo ready to prove his worth|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11732/8782111/amoo-ready-to-prove-his-worth|publisher=Sky Sports|date=18 June 2013|access-date=11 June 2015}} He scored on his debut at Brunton Park on 3 August, in a 5–1 defeat to Leyton Orient on the opening game of the season.{{cite news|title=Carlisle United 1–5 Leyton Orient|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23474996|work=BBC Sport|date=3 August 2013|access-date=11 June 2015}} He went on to score a brace in the League Cup four days later against Blackburn Rovers.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23513169|title=Carlisle 3 – 3 Blackburn|date=7 August 2013|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|access-date=7 August 2013}} He scored again in the next round of the League Cup, in a 5–2 defeat by Leicester City.{{cite news|title=Carlisle United 2–5 Leicester City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23764121|work=BBC Sport|date=27 August 2013|access-date=11 June 2015}} Between 21 September and 5 October, Amoo scored three goals in three games against Stevenage, Notts County and Shrewsbury Town.{{cite news|title=Stevenage 1–3 Carlisle United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24089765|work=BBC Sport|date=21 September 2013|access-date=11 June 2015}}{{cite news|title=Carlisle United 2–1 Notts County|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24184984|work=BBC Sport|date=28 September 2013|access-date=11 June 2015}}{{cite news|title=Shrewsbury Town 2–2 Carlisle United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24349440|work=BBC Sport|date=5 October 2013|access-date=11 June 2015}} Amoo scored and provided an assist, in a 4–1 win against his former club, Tranmere Rovers, on 14 December.{{cite news|title=Carlisle United 4–1 Tranmere Rovers|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25275236|work=BBC Sport|date=14 December 2014|access-date=11 June 2015}} He then scored his second brace for the "Blues" in a 2–1 win over Peterborough United on 29 December.{{cite news|title=Carlisle United 2–1 Peterborough United|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25482336|work=BBC Sport|date=29 December 2013|access-date=11 June 2015}} He scored his eighth of the season, in a 1–1 draw against another former club, Milton Keynes Dons, on 28 January.{{cite news|title=Carlisle United 3–0 Milton Keynes Dons|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25821865|work=BBC Sport|date=28 January 2014|access-date=11 June 2015}} However, Amoo struggled to score more goals throughout the 2013–14 season, as the club were relegated to League Two after finishing 22nd under new manager Graham Kavanagh. Nevertheless, Amoo was the club's top-scorer with 11 goals in all competitions and was named as the club's Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season.{{cite web|url=http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/article/endofseasondinner2014-1538476.aspx|title=BREAKING: End of season dinner|publisher=Carlisle United F.C.|date=6 May 2014|access-date=11 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140510113355/http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/article/endofseasondinner2014-1538476.aspx|archive-date=10 May 2014 |url-status=live}}
Amoo suffered an ankle injury in the opening game of the 2014–15 season.{{cite web|url=http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/article/kavprewycombe15aug14-1829225.aspx|title=MANAGER: Expecting a tough game|publisher=Carlisle United F.C.|date=15 August 2014|access-date=11 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150611230942/http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/article/kavprewycombe15aug14-1829225.aspx|archive-date=11 June 2015|url-status=live}} He made his return from injury against Cambridge United on 30 August and then scored two goals in two games against Mansfield Town and Tranmere Rovers.{{cite news|title=Cambridge United 5 – 0 Carlisle United|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28906630|work=BBC Sport|date=30 August 2014|access-date=11 June 2015}}{{cite news|title=Mansfield Town 3–2 Carlisle United|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29187196|work=BBC Sport|date=20 September 2014|access-date=11 June 2015}}{{cite news|title=Carlisle United 1–0 Tranmere Rovers|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29289789|work=BBC Sport|date=27 September 2014|access-date=11 June 2015}} Amoo went on to add three more goals against Newport County, Morecambe and AFC Wimbledon.{{cite news|title=Carlisle United 2–3 Newport County|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/30156570|work=BBC Sport|date=29 November 2014|access-date=11 June 2015}}{{cite news|title=Morecambe 0–1 Carlisle United|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/30459648|work=BBC Sport|date=26 December 2014|access-date=11 June 2015}}{{cite news|title=AFC Wimbledon 1–3 Carlisle United|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/30757859|work=BBC Sport|date=17 January 2015|access-date=11 June 2015}} However, his season ended with five goals in 27 appearances after a groin sustained during a match against Northampton Town on 17 March kept him out for the entire season.{{cite web|url=http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/article/keith-curle-with-reaction-to-the-morecambe-draw-2351270.aspx|title=MANAGER: Results we're trying to build on|publisher=Carlisle United F.C.|date=21 March 2015|access-date=11 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150611232604/http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/article/keith-curle-with-reaction-to-the-morecambe-draw-2351270.aspx|archive-date=11 June 2015|url-status=live}} On 4 May 2015, Amoo was among eight players to be released by manager Keith Curle.{{cite web|title=Curle wields axe at Carlisle|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11732/9836849?|publisher=Sky Sports|date=4 May 2015|access-date=11 June 2015}}
=Partick Thistle=
Amoo joined Scottish Premiership side Partick Thistle on a one-year deal on 1 July 2015.{{Cite web |url=http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2015-2016/july_2015/jags_sign_former_liverpool_winger_david_amoo |title=Jags sign former Liverpool winger David Amoo |access-date=1 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702063928/http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2015-2016/july_2015/jags_sign_former_liverpool_winger_david_amoo |archive-date=2 July 2015 |url-status=dead }} Amoo scored his first goal for the "Jags" in a 2–1 defeat to Motherwell on 26 September.{{cite news |last1=Sutherland |first1=Jonathan |title=Motherwell 2–1 Partick Thistle |url=http://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34299487 |access-date=9 July 2019 |work=BBC Sport |date=26 September 2015}} He scored six goals in 40 appearances over the course of the 2015–16 season and was given a new one-year contract by Alan Archibald in May.{{cite news |title=Follow David Amoo by signing Partick Thistle deal, urges Firhill boss |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36284524 |access-date=9 July 2019 |work=BBC Sport |date=13 May 2016}} Restricted to 14 league starts during the 2016–17 season, he left Firhill Stadium after being released in May 2017.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40010684 |title=Partick Thistle: Sean Welsh and David Amoo among four Firhill departures |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=23 May 2017 |access-date=23 May 2017}}
=Cambridge United=
On 24 May 2017, Amoo signed a one-year deal with League Two side Cambridge United.{{cite news|title=Cambridge United make winger David Amoo first summer signing|url=http://www.cambridge-united.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/cambridge-united-make-winger-david-amoo-first-summer-signing-3724067.aspx|access-date=24 May 2017|publisher=Cambridge United FC|date=24 May 2017}} He started just six league games for the "U's" in the 2017–18 season, though claimed two goals in victories over Crewe Alexandra and Port Vale at the Abbey Stadium.{{cite news |title=Cambridge United 3–1 Crewe Alexandra |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42463445 |access-date=9 July 2019 |work=BBC Sport |date=30 December 2017}}{{cite news |title=Cambridge United 5–0 Port Vale |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43931736 |access-date=9 July 2019 |work=BBC Sport |date=5 May 2018}} He struggled to play two consecutive games due to various injury problems, leading manager Shaun Derry to say that "I've read, heard, listened, ultimately that is the frustration of David Amoo".{{cite news |last1=Georgeson |first1=Andrew |title=We will get to the bottom of David Amoo's injury woes, says Shaun Derry |url=https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/sport/bottom-david-amoos-injury-woes-14158950 |access-date=9 July 2019 |work=cambridgenews |date=15 January 2018}} He was given a new contract by new manager Joe Dunne, though his injury problems continued into the summer and into pre-season.{{cite news |last1=Georgeson |first1=Andrew |title=Injury updates: Joe Dunne provides an update on David Amoo |url=https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/sport/football/dave-amoo-cambridge-united-dunne-14954822 |access-date=9 July 2019 |work=cambridgenews |date=26 July 2018}} His form and fitness improved following the appointment of Colin Calderwood as manager in December and he ended the 2018–19 campaign with five goals in 49 appearances.{{cite news |last1=Georgeson |first1=Andrew |title=Former Cambridge United midfielder David Amoo joins League Two rivals |url=https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/sport/football/former-cambridge-united-midfielder-david-16548218 |access-date=9 July 2019 |work=cambridgenews |date=8 July 2019}} He was offered a new contract by United in May 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48191973|title=David Forde: Cambridge United release former Millwall keeper|date=7 May 2019|access-date=8 May 2019|work=BBC Sport}}
=Port Vale=
On 8 July 2019, Amoo left Cambridge and signed a one-year contract with League Two rivals Port Vale; manager John Askey had made signing a winger a top priority after the "Valiants" recorded the division's lowest goals scored tally the previous season.{{cite news |title=David Amoo: Port Vale sign ex-Cambridge United winger on one-year deal |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48908198 |access-date=8 July 2019 |work=BBC Sport |date=8 July 2019}}{{cite news |last1=Baggaley |first1=Michael |title=Port Vale sign former Preston, Carlisle and Cambridge winger David Amoo |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/port-vale-sign-former-preston-3066133 |access-date=8 July 2019 |work=Stoke Sentinel |date=8 July 2019}} Amoo said that centre-back Leon Legge, his former captain at Cambridge, convinced him to come to Vale Park.{{cite news |last1=Georgeson |first1=Andrew |title=David Amoo says former Cambridge United skipper convinced him to join Port Vale |url=https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/sport/david-amoo-says-former-cambridge-16551388 |access-date=9 July 2019 |work=cambridgenews |date=8 July 2019}} He scored on his home debut on 10 August to secure 1–1 draw with Northampton Town.{{cite news |title=Port Vale 1–1 Northampton Town |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49214494 |access-date=19 August 2019 |work=BBC Sport |date=10 August 2019}} He soon built a connection with supporters, who would cry 'Amooooo!' in tribute to the winger, though those not connected with the club sometimes would mistake the cry for booing.{{cite news |last1=Baggaley |first1=Michael |title=Not perfect but new look Port Vale hitting plenty of the right notes |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/port-vale-cambridge-united-report-3272005 |access-date=1 September 2019 |work=Stoke Sentinel |date=1 September 2019}} Lapses in form by mid-season did though cause heckling from a minority of Vale supporters, leading Askey to praise his partnership with right-back James Gibbons and comment that "in the majority of games I think he has done well".{{cite news |last1=Baggaley |first1=Michael |title='I don't know what they were watching' – Port Vale boss on criticism of winger |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/askey-port-vale-david-amoo-3756899 |access-date=20 January 2020 |work=Stoke Sentinel |date=20 January 2020}} He signed a new two-year contract after he ended the 2019–20 campaign with five goals in 37 appearances.{{cite news |last1=Baggaley |first1=Michael |title=Port Vale talks with out-of-contract players as owners back club through crisis |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/port-vale-talks-out-contract-4147981 |access-date=20 May 2020 |work=Stoke Sentinel |date=20 May 2020}}{{cite news |last1=Baggaley |first1=Michael |title=David Amoo signs new deal at Port Vale |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/david-amoo-signs-new-deal-4280724 |access-date=1 July 2020 |work=Stoke Sentinel |date=1 July 2020}}
Amoo struggled with injuries at the start of the 2020–21 season but still managed to be one of the team's main attacking threats until he was sidelined with a hamstring injury in January.{{cite news |last1=Baggaley |first1=Michael |title=Port Vale's John Askey on David Amoo injury and turning around results |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/david-amoo-injury-blow-john-4758854 |access-date=3 December 2020 |work=StokeonTrentLive |date=2 December 2020 }}{{cite news |last1=Baggaley |first1=Michael |title=Port Vale injury latest on Gibbons, Montano, Amoo and Brisley |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/port-vale-injury-latest-james-4948668 |access-date=30 January 2021 |work=StokeonTrentLive |date=30 January 2021 }} Darrell Clarke was appointed as manager the following month. Amoo failed to start a game under the new manager before ending the campaign with one goal from 13 starts and 16 substitute appearances.{{Soccerway|david-amoo/118841}} Speaking in August 2021, Clarke stated that "I do see David Amoo more as a centre forward now".{{cite news |last1=Fielding |first1=Rob |title=Amoo to be handed central role by Darrell Clarke |url=https://www.onevalefan.co.uk/2021/08/amoo-to-be-handed-central-role-by-darrell-clarke/ |access-date=31 August 2021 |work=onevalefan.co.uk |date=30 August 2021}} He was dropped from the bench the following month, though Clarke said that "it is harsh because he did very well at Bolton [in the EFL Trophy]".{{cite news |last1=Baggaley |first1=Michael |title=Port Vale update on David Amoo after 'harsh' omission at Swindon |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/port-vale-boss-darrell-clarkes-5915631 |access-date=15 September 2021 |work=StokeonTrentLive |date=14 September 2021 }} From his more familiar right-wing position he scored and provided an assist during his seventh league substitute appearance of the campaign after Clarke reverted to a 4–2–4 formation in the second half of a 4–1 win at Crawley Town.{{cite news |last1=Baggaley |first1=Michael |title=David Amoo's message about his role at high-flying Port Vale |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/david-amoo-port-vale-accrington-6142150 |access-date=2 November 2021 |work=StokeonTrentLive |date=1 November 2021 }} He was an unused substitute as Vale secured promotion out of the play-offs with victory over Mansfield Town in the final at Wembley Stadium. However, he was released upon the expiry of his contract in June 2022; David Flitcroft, the club's director of football, stated that "the way that he carried himself both on and off the pitch was exemplary".{{cite news |title=David Amoo leaves Port Vale |url=https://www.port-vale.co.uk/news/2022/june/david-amoo-leaves-port-vale/ |access-date=2 June 2022 |work = Port Vale F.C. |date=1 June 2022 }}
=Stevenage=
On 22 August 2022, Amoo signed for League Two club Stevenage, becoming manager Steve Evans's 12th signing of the summer.{{cite web|url=https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2022/august/david-amoo-signs-transfer-news-stevenage-fc-football-club-sky-bet-league-two-efl-english-football-league/|title=Stevenage sign David Amoo|website=www.stevenagefc.com|date=22 August 2022|accessdate=22 August 2022}}{{cite news |last1=Metcalfe |first1=Neil |title=Steve Evans gets his man as David Amoo signs for Stevenage |url=https://www.thecomet.net/sport/david-amoo-signs-for-stevenage-9226788 |access-date=23 August 2022 |work=The Comet |date=22 August 2022 }} He made 13 appearances for the club, including just three starts, scoring one goal.{{cite news |title=David Amoo leaves for Crewe Alexandra |url=https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2023/january/david-amoo-crewe-alexandra-player-news-stevenage-fc-football-club-sky-bet-league-two-efl-english-football-league/ |access-date=25 January 2023 |work=www.stevenagefc.com |date=19 January 2023 }}{{cite news |last1=Baggaley |first1=Michael |title=David Amoo talks Crewe move as Lee Bell signs experienced winger |url=https://www.cheshire-live.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/david-amoo-crewe-sign-winger-26032276 |access-date=25 January 2023 |work=CheshireLive |date=20 January 2023 }}
=Crewe Alexandra=
On 19 January 2023, Amoo joined fellow League Two club Crewe Alexandra on a contract until the end of the 2022–23 season, having agreed on the termination of his Stevenage contract.{{cite web|url=https://www.crewealex.net/news/2023/january/winger-amoo-becomes-fourth-january-signing/|title=Winger Amoo becomes fourth January signing|website=www.crewealex.net|date=19 January 2023|accessdate=19 January 2023}} He made his Crewe debut in a 1–1 League Two draw with Stockport County at Gresty Road on 31 January.{{cite news |title=Crewe Alexandra 1–1 Stockport County |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64272622 |access-date=26 February 2023 |work=BBC Sport |date=31 January 2023}} He picked up an ankle injury the following month that saw him ruled out of action for four weeks and he ended the campaign with seven appearances to his name at Crewe.{{cite news |title=Injury update: Mixed news on Mellor and Amoo |url=https://www.crewealex.net/news/2023/february/injury-update-mixed-news-on-mellor-and-amoo/ |access-date=10 May 2023 |work=www.crewealex.net |date=10 February 2023 }} Crewe released him at the end of the season.{{cite news |title=Crewe Alexandra Retained List 2023 | url=https://www.crewealex.net/news/2023/may/retained-list-2023--crewe-alexandra/ |access-date=16 May 2023 |work=CreweAlex.com |date=15 May 2023}}
=Ebbsfleet United=
On 28 June 2023, Amoo joined National League club Ebbsfleet United.{{cite news |last1=Miller |first1=Ed |title=Fleet boost arsenal with Amoo's ammo |url=https://www.ebbsfleetunited.co.uk/fleet-boost-arsenal-with-amoos-ammo/ |access-date=7 July 2023 |work=Ebbsfleet United Football Club {{!}} Official Website of the Fleet |date=28 June 2023}} Manager Dennis Kutrieb was struck by the player's humility.{{cite news |last1=Tucker |first1=Craig |title=Kutrieb's praise for 'humble' Amoo |url=https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/sport/kutrieb-s-praise-for-humble-amoo-289621/ |access-date=7 July 2023 |work=Kent Online |date=7 July 2023 }} On 14 March 2024, Amoo joined National League South club Welling United on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.{{cite web|url=https://wellingunited.com/2024/03/wings-welcome-david-amoo-on-loan-from-ebbsfleet-united/|title=Wings welcome David Amoo on loan from Ebbsfleet United|website=wellingunited.com|date=14 March 2024|accessdate=15 March 2024}} On 26 April, Ebbsfleet confirmed that Amoo would leave the club at the end of his contract in June.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c2lengxjkkqo|title=Ebbsfleet release former Liverpool winger Ibe|website=BBC Sport|date=26 April 2024|accessdate=26 April 2024}}
Style of play
Primarily a winger, he uses his natural pace to beat defenders as a former sprinter in his youth.{{cite news |last1=Baggaley |first1=Michael |title='The kind of opportunity I want' – Port Vale's signing David Amoo |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/david-amoo-port-vale-cambridge-3068282 |access-date=9 July 2019 |work=Stoke Sentinel |date=8 July 2019}} Speaking in July 2019, Port Vale manager John Askey commented that "David is somebody who can go past his full back, he has a lot a lot of pace. Hopefully we can work on his finishing".{{cite news |last1=Baggaley |first1=Michael |title=Port Vale boss on why he signed winger |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/pace-can-beat-man-port-3076748 |access-date=11 July 2019 |work=Stoke Sentinel |date=11 July 2019}} He is also able to play as a striker.
Personal life
Amoo is of Nigerian descent.{{cite news |last1=Kingsley |first1=Igho |title=Amoo helps Port Vale thrash former club Liverpool in Papa John's Trophy:: All Nigeria Soccer – The Complete Nigerian Football Portal |url=https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=41630 |access-date=29 October 2022 |work=www.allnigeriasoccer.com |date=10 November 2021}} He represented London as a sprinter in the English Schools National Track and Field Championships.{{cite web|url=http://www.darryljon.dsl.pipex.com/davidamoo.html|title=David Amoo|publisher=Liverpool Football Zone|date=30 July 2010|access-date=30 July 2010|archive-date=6 September 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100906083221/http://www.darryljon.dsl.pipex.com/davidamoo.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/one-to-watch-david-amoo|title=One to watch: David Amoo|publisher=Liverpool F.C.|date=16 June 2009|access-date=11 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150611210209/http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/one-to-watch-david-amoo|archive-date=11 June 2015|url-status=dead}} He grew up supporting Chelsea and watched all the Chelsea games.{{cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/what-s-in-a-name-david-amoo|title=What's in a name: David Amoo?|publisher=Liverpool F.C.|date=17 May 2010|access-date=11 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150611210646/http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/what-s-in-a-name-david-amoo|archive-date=11 June 2015|url-status=dead}}
Career statistics
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Honours
References
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External links
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- [https://www.liverpoolfc.com/info/david-amoo Profile] at the Liverpool F.C. website
- {{UEFA player}}
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