Danny Lloyd (footballer) explained

Danny Lloyd
Fullname:Daniel James Lloyd-McGoldrick[1]
Birth Date:3 December 1991
Birth Place:Liverpool, England
Height:1.73m (05.68feet)
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Southport
Clubnumber:7
Youthyears1:–2009
Youthclubs1:Southport
Years1:2009–2011
Clubs1:Southport
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Years2:2009–2010
Clubs2:Chorley (loan)
Years3:2010
Clubs3:Skelmersdale United (loan)
Years4:2011–2012
Clubs4:Colwyn Bay
Caps4:19
Goals4:5
Years5:2012
Clubs5:Lincoln City
Caps5:12
Goals5:3
Years6:2012–2013
Clubs6:Colwyn Bay
Caps6:16
Goals6:3
Years7:2013
Clubs7:Tamworth
Caps7:15
Goals7:2
Years8:2013–2016
Clubs8:AFC Fylde
Caps8:80
Goals8:20
Years9:2016–2017
Clubs9:Stockport County
Caps9:41
Goals9:22
Years10:2017–2018
Clubs10:Peterborough United
Caps10:31
Goals10:8
Years11:2018–2020
Clubs11:Salford City
Caps11:39
Goals11:5
Years12:2020
Clubs12:Stockport County (loan)
Caps12:8
Goals12:1
Years13:2020–2021
Clubs13:Tranmere Rovers
Caps13:31
Goals13:3
Years14:2021–2022
Clubs14:Gillingham
Caps14:27
Goals14:5
Years15:2022–2023
Clubs15:Rochdale
Caps15:24
Goals15:6
Years16:2023
Clubs16:Livingston
Caps16:4
Goals16:0
Years17:2024–
Clubs17:Southport
Caps17:2
Goals17:2
Club-Update:10:22, 11 August 2024 (UTC)~

Danny James Lloyd-McGoldrick (born 3 December 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League North side Southport.

After beginning his career with Southport, he played for Colwyn Bay, Lincoln City, Tamworth and AFC Fylde. In 2016, he joined Stockport County and enjoyed a prolific season in the National League North. His form attracted interest from several Football League clubs and he signed for Peterborough United, making his professional debut in August 2017, before moving to Salford City.

Career

Non-league

Born in Liverpool, Lloyd began his career with Southport, progressing through the club's youth ranks before being handed his senior debut on 8 September 2009 in a 4–2 victory over Stafford Rangers.[2] He later spent time on loan with Chorley and Skelmersdale United.[3] [4]

He was released by Southport at the end of the 2010–11 season and joined Colwyn Bay. He moved to Lincoln City in January 2012,[5] scoring three times in twelve appearances, but was unable to agree an extension to his contract with manager David Holdsworth at the end of the season and subsequently rejoined Colwyn Bay.[6] His contract with Colwyn included a clause that he could cancel his stay at any time if he received an offer from a Conference Premier side. This clause was activated in January 2013 when Lloyd signed for Tamworth where he played until July 2013.[7]

Following his release from Tamworth, Lloyd signed for AFC Fylde,[4] helping the club gain promotion to the Conference North via the play-offs in his first season after finishing the season as the club's joint top goalscorer. He remained with Fylde for two further seasons before leaving in 2016 after becoming frustrated with his lack of appearances.[8] Lloyd later stated that he became disillusioned with football after leaving Fylde and came close to retiring.[9] [10]

Peterborough United

At the end of the 2016–17 season, following the expiration of his Stockport contract, Lloyd signed for League One side Peterborough United on a three-year contract.[11] After joining the club, Lloyd left his job as a business development manager for waste management company Biffa where he sold bins.[9] He made his professional debut for the club on the opening day of the 2017–18 season as a substitute in place of Marcus Maddison during a 2–1 victory over Plymouth Argyle.[12]

He scored his first goal for the club in an EFL Cup match against Northampton Town on 3 October 2017.[13] He scored his first league goal one month later in a 2–2 draw with AFC Wimbledon and,[14] in the club's following match, he scored a hat-trick in a 5–0 victory over Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup.[15] However, after struggling to establish himself in the first-team, Lloyd was placed on the transfer list after talks were held between his agent and the club.[16]

Salford City

In July 2018, he joined National League side Salford City on a three-year deal.[17] He made his debut in the opening match of the 2018–19 season on 4 August as Salford drew 1–1 at home to Leyton Orient.[18] He scored his first goal for the club on 27 August when he scored a penalty in a 3–1 victory against Barrow.[19] On 1 September, he was sent off for two bookable offences in the first half of a 0–0 draw with Dagenham & Redbridge.[20] During the season he played 35 times for the club (including five appearances in cup games), scoring three times.[21] On 7 September 2019, he scored what would be his final goals for Salford when he bagged a brace against Morecambe.[22]

In January 2020 he rejoined former club Stockport County on loan until the end of the season.[23] He made his second début for the club in a 2–0 defeat to Hartlepool United on 25 January.[24] He scored one goal in his second spell, scoring the opening goal of a 1–1 with Woking on 22 February.[25]

Ahead of the 2020–21 season it was announced that he had left Salford City by mutual consent.[26]

Tranmere Rovers

On 10 November 2020, Lloyd joined League Two side Tranmere Rovers on a short-term contract.[27] He made his debut on 11 November 2020 in an EFL Trophy tie against Wigan Athletic.[28] His first goal followed in the same competition in a 2-1 win over Manchester City U21s on 8 December 2020.[29]

Gillingham

On 6 July 2021, Lloyd joined League One side Gillingham, having rejected an offer to remain at Tranmere.[30] Lloyd was released after one season at the club following their relegation to League Two.[31]

Rochdale

On 9 December 2022, he signed a one-month contract with League Two side Rochdale.[32] On 9 January 2023 his contracted was extended until the end of the season.[33]

Livingston

In August 2023, Lloyd joined Scottish Premiership club Livingston.[34] After just five appearances, Lloyd was released upon expiry of his short-term contract.[35]

Southport

On 8 February 2024, Lloyd returned to his first club Southport, twelve years after he left the club the first time.[36]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Southport2009–10Conference North10000010
2010–11Conference Premier40000040
Total50000050
Colwyn Bay2011–12[37] Conference North195103[38] 0235
Lincoln City2011–12Conference Premier123123
Colwyn Bay2012–13[39] Conference North1633110204
Tamworth2012–13Conference Premier152152
AFC Fylde2014–15[40] Conference North4015416[41] 25018
2015–16[42] National League North405428[43] 45211
Total80208314610229
Stockport County2016–17[44] National League North412244434929
Peterborough United2017–18League One27843105[45] 23713
Salford City2018–19National League3033020353
2019–20League Two92001041143
Total395301061496
Stockport County (loan)2019–20National League810081
Tranmere Rovers2020–21League Two313100074397
Gillingham2021–22League One275202030345
Rochdale2022–23League Two256000000256
Livingston2023–24Scottish Premiership4000100050
Career total349832611504316423110

Honours

Tranmere Rovers

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers. English Football League . 15 October 2019.
  2. Web site: Southport 4–2 Stafford Rangers . Port Online . 2 January 2018. 2016-11-12 .
  3. Web site: Daniel Lloyd-McGoldrick . Port Online . 2 January 2018. 2016-11-09 .
  4. Web site: Danny Lloyd-McGoldrick . 11vs11.com . AFS Enterprises . 3 January 2018.
  5. Web site: Lincoln boss David Holdsworth praises Danny Lloyd impact . BBC Sport . 10 April 2012 . 2 January 2018.
  6. News: Danny Lloyd Rejoins Colwyn Bay . The non-league paper . 24 July 2012 . 2 January 2018.
  7. Web site: Fylde Move for Lloyd-McGoldrick . Non-league Pitch Hero . Steve Whitney . 5 July 2015 . 3 January 2018.
  8. Web site: The right time to leave – Lloyd . AFC Fylde . 21 May 2016 . 2 January 2018.
  9. News: Danny: It's bin unforgettable . The Football League Paper . Matt Badcock . 14 May 2017 . 2 January 2018.
  10. News: Danny Lloyd Big Interview: Amidst a dark place emerges Stockport County's shining light . The non-league paper . Matt Badcock . 13 April 2017 . 2 January 2018.
  11. Web site: Danny Lloyd: Peterborough United sign Stockport County forward . BBC Sport . 8 May 2017 . 2 January 2018.
  12. Web site: Portsmouth 2–1 Plymouth Argyle . BBC Sport . 5 August 2017 . 3 January 2018.
  13. News: Peterborough United 1, Northampton Town 1 (Northampton won 4–2 on penalties): Posh lose a shoot-out with neighbours . Peterborough Today . Alan Swann . 3 October 2017 . 3 January 2018.
  14. Web site: AFC Wimbledon 2–2 Peterborough United . BBC Sport . 12 November 2017 . 3 January 2018.
  15. Web site: Tranmere Rovers 0–5 Peterborough United . BBC Sport . 15 November 2017 . 3 January 2018.
  16. News: Lloyd and Miller could be sacrificed and Chettle is on his way from Peterborough United . Peterborough Today . Alan Swann . 20 December 2017 . 3 January 2018.
  17. Web site: DANNY LLOYD MOVES TO SALFORD CITY. Salford City. 16 July 2018. 19 July 2018.
  18. News: Salford City 1–1 Leyton Orient . BBC Sport . 3 August 2018 . 4 August 2018.
  19. Web site: Salford City 3-1 Barrow: Adam Rooney scores his sixth goal of the season as Salford came from behind to beat Barrow 3-1 in the National League . 27 August 2018 . 16 November 2020 . BBC Sport.
  20. Web site: Dagenham & Redbridge 0-0 Salford City: Salford settle for a point from their trip to rock-bottom Dagenham after playing for over half the match with ten men . 1 September 2018 . 16 November 2020 . BBC Sport.
  21. Web site: Danny Lloyd.
  22. Web site: Morecambe 2-2 Salford: City miss two pens in dramatic draw . 7 September 2019 . 16 November 2020 . Sky Sports.
  23. Web site: Danny Lloyd has joined Stockport County on loan until the end of the season . Twitter . Salford City . 5 February 2020.
  24. Web site: Hartlepool United 2-0 Stockport County: Hartlepool extend their unbeaten run to four matches with an entertaining 2-0 win over Stockport . 25 January 2020 . 16 November 2020 . BBC Sport.
  25. Web site: Woking 1-1 Stockport County: Woking and Stockport draw 1-1 in Saturday's National League contest at the Laithwaite Community Stadium . 22 February 2020 . 16 November 2020 . BBC Sport.
  26. Web site: Danny Lloyd has left the Club by mutual consent . Twitter . Salford City . 5 September 2020.
  27. Web site: Garnett . Richard . Tranmere sign midfielder Danny Lloyd . 11 November 2020 . 16 November 2020 . Wirral Globe.
  28. Web site: Tranmere 2-2 Wigan. Sky Sports. 9 December 2020.
  29. Web site: Report: Tranmere 2-1 Man City U21s. tranmererovers.co.uk. 9 December 2020.
  30. Web site: Danny Lloyd signs for Gills. 2022-01-07. www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. en-gb.
  31. Web site: Retained list confirmed. www.gillinghamfootballclub.com. 9 May 2022. 9 May 2022.
  32. Web site: Danny Lloyd Signs For Dale. Rochdale AFC. 9 December 2022. 2 January 2024.
  33. Web site: Danny Lloyd Extends Stay. Rochdale AFC. 2 January 2024. 2 January 2024.
  34. Web site: Livingston new signing hailed as perfect signing at the perfect time for Lions. Daily Record. Callum. Carson. 29 August 2023. 29 August 2023.
  35. Web site: Danny Lloyd. Livingston FC. 2 January 2024. 2 January 2024.
  36. Web site: Signing . }
  37. Book: Mike . Williams . Tony . Williams . Non-League Club Directory 2013 . 2012 . Tony Williams Publications . 978-1-869833-77-0.
  38. Appearances in FA Trophy
  39. For cup matches not covered by Soccerway: Web site: FA Cup win ends Bay's torrid run. North Wales Pioneer. 26 September 2012 . 17 April 2018.
    Web site: Newby remains positive after early Bay lead slips. Daily Post. 8 October 2012 . 17 April 2018.
    Web site: Massive game for Colwyn Bay FC against bottom side. Daily Post. 11 October 2012 . 17 April 2018.
    Web site: Boston United 3-1 Colwyn Baye. Boston United F.C.. 17 April 2018.
  40. For cup matches not covered by Soccerway: Web site: FULL REPORT VS BRADFORD PARK AVE. AFC Fylde. 1 October 2014 . 18 April 2018.
    Web site: FULL REPORT VS BUXTON. AFC Fylde. 11 October 2014 . 17 April 2018.
    Web site: AFC Fylde vs Hednesford Town. AFC Fylde. 29 November 2014 . 18 April 2018.
  41. Two appearances in Conference North play-offs, four appearances and two goals in FA Trophy
  42. For cup matches not covered by Soccerway: Web site: MATCH REPORT: AFC FYLDE 9-0 COLESHILL TOWN. AFC Fylde. 10 October 2015 . 18 April 2018.
    Web site: MATCH REPORT – AFC FYLDE 1-0 STOCKPORT. AFC Fylde. 26 September 2015 . 17 April 2018.
    Web site: FA Trophy: Warrington Town 0 AFC Fylde 2. Lytham St Annes Express. 29 November 2015 . 18 April 2018.
  43. Three appearances in National League North play-offs, five appearances and four goals in FA Trophy
  44. For cup matches not covered by Soccerway: Web site: Hyde Soundly Beaten in FA Cup Tie – County 2-0 Hyde. Everything Hatters. 17 September 2016. 18 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180419053445/https://everythinghatters.com/2016/09/17/hyde-soundly-beaten-in-fa-cup-tie-county-2-0-hyde/. 19 April 2018. dead.
    Web site: Gareth . Evans . On the whistle report: County 2–0 Hyde United . Stockport County F.C. . 17 September 2016 . 6 December 2016.
    Web site: Stockport County 2, Bradford Park Avenue 0: Hatters into FA Trophy first round. South Manchester News. Gareth. Evans. 18 April 2018. 2016-11-27.
  45. Appearances in EFL Trophy
  46. News: Sunderland 1–0 Tranmere Rovers . Brent . Pilnick . BBC Sport . 14 March 2021 . 22 March 2021.