Daniel Thomas Greaves (born 31 January 1963) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. After retiring as a player, Greaves became a football manager, and managed Witham Town.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Thomas Greaves[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 31 January 1963[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Upminster, England | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1981 | Tottenham Hotspur | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1981–1984 | Southend United | 49 | (14) |
| 1984–1985 | Cambridge United | 4 | (1) |
| Chelmsford City | |||
| Total | 53 | (15) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2008–2011 | Witham Town | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
Playing career edit
After graduating from Tottenham Hotspur's youth team, Greaves began his senior career with Southend United, making 49 appearances in the Football League between 1981 and 1984.[2] He then spent a season with Cambridge United, making four further appearances in the League,[3] before playing non-League football with Chelmsford City.
Coaching career edit
After retiring as a player, Greaves became a football manager, and managed Witham Town for a spell. In 2015, he became assistant manager to Steve Tilson at C&K Basildon Ladies F.C.[4]
Personal life edit
His father Jimmy was also a professional footballer.[5] He is of Irish descent through his father.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b "Danny Greaves". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
- ^ "SOUTHEND UNITED : 1946/47 - 2008/09". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
- ^ "CAMBRIDGE UNITED : 1970/71 - 2004/05". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
- ^ "Danny Greaves: Assistant Manager". C&K Basildon Ladies F.C. 2015. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
- ^ "Sons and Daughters". Bob Dunning. Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
- ^ Connaughton, Gary. "13 Big Name Players That Were Eligible To Play For Ireland". Balls.ie.
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