Danny Ellis (footballer, born 1985) explained

Danny Ellis
Full Name:Daniel James Ellis[1]
Birth Date:3 November 1985
Height:1.78m
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Liversedge (player-assistant manager)
Youthclubs1:Bradford City
Years1:2005–2015
Clubs1:Guiseley
Years2:2015–2017
Clubs2:Harrogate Town
Caps2:57
Goals2:3
Years3:2017–2021
Clubs3:Farsley Celtic
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs4:Darlington
Caps4:23
Goals4:1
Years5:2023
Clubs5:Liversedge
Caps5:18
Goals5:0
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Liversedge
Totalcaps:98+
Totalgoals:3+
Manageryears1:2022
Managerclubs1:Guiseley

Daniel James Ellis (born 3 November 1985) is an English football player and coach who is player-assistant manager at Liversedge.

Career

Ellis, a defender, began his career with Bradford City, where he spent 8 years.[2] He then spent 10 years with Guiseley, making 473 appearances for the club.[2] [3] He later played with Harrogate Town,[4] where he served as club captain,[5] and Farsley Celtic,[6] [7] [8] where he also served as club captain.[9] He signed for Darlington in September 2021,[10] [11] [12] being released at the end of the season.[13] [14]

After being released by Darlington, Ellis became manager of Guiseley,[15] [16] [17] where local media described his impact as a "revolution", with he club being "revitalsised",[18] [19] after he made 7 new signings.[20] Ellis said he was "buzzing",[21] but left the club in November 2022 after a run of poor form.[22] [23] [24] [25] [26]

In January 2023 he returned to playing, signing for Liversedge.[27] [28] [29] In June 2023 he became an assistant manager at Farsley.[30] In November 2024 he returned to Liversedge as player-assistant manager.[31]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: England - D. Ellis - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com.
  2. Web site: Danny Ellis. 23 November 1985. darlingtonfc.co.uk.
  3. Web site: Farewell to Danny. 19 November 2024.
  4. Web site: Harrogate Town snap up ex-Guiseley defender Danny Ellis.
  5. Web site: Players believe in Harrogate Town title challenge, says skipper Danny Ellis.
  6. Web site: Ellis and Priestley sign for Celts. 18 June 2017. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  7. Web site: Farsley capture experienced defender. James. Grayson. 13 June 2017.
  8. Web site: WATCH: Danny Ellis screamer provides Trophy fillip for Farsley. 27 January 2020. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  9. Web site: Farsley Celtic confirm contract renewals as preparations continue for next season. 10 June 2020.
  10. Web site: Quakers sign Danny Ellis - News. 30 September 2021. darlingtonfc.co.uk.
  11. Web site: Darlington sign experienced centre-half Danny Ellis. 30 September 2021. The Northern Echo.
  12. Web site: Experienced Ellis influential in Darlington's defence. 13 October 2021. The Northern Echo.
  13. Web site: Ellis heads list of departures as Darlington release their retained list. 11 May 2022. The Northern Echo.
  14. Web site: Danny Ellis: I wish I'd come to Darlington earlier - News. 11 May 2022. darlingtonfc.co.uk.
  15. Web site: Danny Ellis Appointed Guiseley Manager. 19 November 2024.
  16. Web site: Guiseley appoint former player Danny Ellis as new first-team manager.
  17. Web site: Ellis wants Guiseley to win instant return to National North. James. Grayson. 11 June 2022.
  18. Web site: Defender George Smith joins Danny Ellis' Guiseley revolution. 21 May 2022. Wharfedale Observer.
  19. Web site: Danny Ellis adds two more signings to revitalised Lions' squad. 27 July 2022. Wharfedale Observer.
  20. Web site: Seventh heaven for Danny Ellis as midfield target arrives through the door. 22 June 2022. Ilkley Gazette.
  21. Web site: New Lions boss Ellis aiming for play-offs ahead of new season. 11 August 2022. Ilkley Gazette.
  22. Web site: Club Statement - Danny Ellis. 19 November 2024.
  23. Web site: Guiseley part ways with manager as Forrest steps up to the plate. 22 November 2022. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  24. Web site: Guiseley part ways with manager as Forrest steps up to the plate. 22 November 2022. Wharfedale Observer.
  25. Web site: Chairman addresses fans amid concern over manager's departure from Guiseley. 26 November 2022. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
  26. Web site: Guiseley boss Danny was no fall guy. The Non-League Football Paper. Team. 27 November 2022.
  27. Web site: Liversedge make trio of signings. James. Grayson. 27 January 2023.
  28. Web site: Liversedge FC home in on a vital victory over Gainsborough Trinity.
  29. Web site: Liversedge | Appearances | Daniel Ellis | 2022-2023 | Football Web Pages. www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
  30. Web site: Former Sheffield United, Bradford City and York City forward Clayton Donaldson appointed head coach of Farsley Celtic.
  31. Web site: Liversedge FC - Welcome Back, Danny Ellis! We're thrilled to announce that the highly experienced Danny Ellis is joining us not only as a new player but also as part of Tully's management team as Assistant Manager! Danny brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his time with Harrogate Town, Stockport, Guiseley, Darlington, and most recently, Farsley Celtic. His leadership on and off the pitch is sure to make a big impact! Join us in giving Danny a warm welcome back to the club! #UpTheSedge | Facebook. www.facebook.com.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Danny Ellis (footballer, born 1985)".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2025, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.