In April 2003 he was sent home by David Platt for breaking a curfew before a game against Turkey.

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Coleraine started without Kyle McVey and Darren Boyce with summer signings Johnny Harkness and David Scullion earning starts for David Platt's side.

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So David Platt's men suffered another major disappointment a week after losing the Co-operative Insurance Cup final in a penalty shoot-out against Glentoran.

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Substitutes O'Kane and Tommons were on target in the second half but David Platt's side could not find an equaliser despite a significant improvement in their performance.

BBC: Glenavon 3-2 Coleraine

The former defender went on to take charge of Forest's academy and was appointed first-team manager in the summer of 2001 after the departure of David Platt.

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But, at the same time, Alabama preacher David Platt is igniting thousands of young people with his book "Radical, " which calls Christians to rescue their faith by lowering their standard of living and giving their time and money to Church-based charities.

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The England side included six of the starting line-up from the 1990 semi-final, with Gascoigne joined by Peter Shilton, Peter Beardsley, David Platt, Des Walker and Mark Wright, plus other members of the 1990 squad such as John Barnes and Trevor Steven.

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Platt , a lifelong HP employee took over as chairman from an aging David Packard in 1993.

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