David Paul Longden (born 28 September 1962) is an English former footballer who played in the Football League for Barnsley and Scunthorpe United. After his release by Barnsley, Longden turned down a move to Australia to join Scunthorpe on a free transfer.Bell, Max (31 August 2020). Scunthorpe United: 20 Legends. Vertical Editions. p140.
He became a regular for The Iron over the next decade and was voted by supporters as the club's player of the year following the 1989–1990 season.https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2020/june/vote-for-your-2019-20-player-of-the-season/ Scunthorpe-United.co.uk. Scunthorpe United Football Club. Retrieved 2 December 2020 Nicknamed 'Longy' or 'Waxy' by teammates,https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2020/may/team-mates-paul-musselwhite/ Scunthorpe-United.co.uk. Scunthorpe United Football Club. Retrieved 2 December 2020. Longden was awarded a testimonial prior to the start of the 1992–93 season.Bell, Max (31 August 2020). Scunthorpe United: 20 Legends. Vertical Editions. p148.
Despite being forced to retire after breaking his leg aged just 30,Bell, Max (31 August 2020). Scunthorpe United: 20 Legends. Vertical Editions. p149. he is second on Scunthorpe's all-time appearance list with 461 games, behind only Jack Brownsword in first place. His only two professional goals both came in penalty shoot-outs.Bell, Max (31 August 2020). Scunthorpe United: 20 Legends. Vertical Editions. pp.146-148.
After retirement, Longden managed the Scunthorpe United club restaurant and 'Iron Bar' alongside coaching in the club's academy,Bell, Max (31 August 2020). Scunthorpe United: 20 Legends. Vertical Editions. pp.149-150. ' before relocating to North Yorkshire in 2005 to run a post office.http://www.scunthorpeunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/longden_makes_career_move_201466/index.shtml scunthorpeunited-mad.co.uk Scunthorpe United Mad. Retrieved 2 December 2020
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