Bernard 'Barney' Daniels (born 24 November 1950) is an English former professional footballer. He made appearances in The Football League for three clubs in the 1970s.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bernard Joseph Daniels | ||
| Date of birth | 24 November 1950 | ||
| Place of birth | Salford, England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1967–1969 | Manchester United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1969–1971 | Manchester United | 0 | (0) |
| 1971–1973 | Ashton United | ||
| 1973–1975 | Manchester City | 11 | (2) |
| 1975–1976 | Chester | 9 | (1) |
| 1976–1978 | Stockport County | 47 | (17) |
| 1978–1981 | Ashton United | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career edit
Daniels was a product of Manchester United's youth policy but he left for non-league side Ashton United after failing to make any league appearances.[1]
He later returned to professional football with Manchester City, featuring in the top-flight of English football before becoming Chester's record signing at £20,000 in the summer of 1975.[2] Daniels began his Chester career in positive fashion by scoring from 25 yards against Southend United in his new club's first ever home game in Football League Division Three[2] but he was at the centre of controversy just days later when he tore off his shirt after being substituted against Wrexham and threw it towards the dugout.[2]
After failing to land a regular place in the side, Daniels was to quickly move on to Stockport County before returning to Ashton.[1]
External links edit
- Barney Daniels at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
Bibliography edit
- Sumner, Chas (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City F.C. 1885-1997. Yore Publications. ISBN 978-1-874427-52-0.