James Daly (footballer) explained

James Daly
Fullname:James Stanley Daly[1]
Birth Date:12 January 2000
Birth Place:Brighton, England
Currentclub:Harrogate Town
Clubnumber:11
Youthyears1:2014–2018
Youthclubs1:Crystal Palace
Years1:2018–2020
Clubs1:Crystal Palace
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2018–2019
Clubs2:Kingstonian (loan)
Caps2:16
Goals2:6
Years3:2020–2021
Clubs3:Bristol Rovers
Caps3:31
Goals3:3
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs4:Stevenage
Caps4:15
Goals4:0
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:Woking
Caps5:35
Goals5:7
Years6:2023–
Clubs6:Harrogate Town
Caps6:16
Goals6:2
Years7:2024
Clubs7:Aldershot Town (loan)
Caps7:15
Goals7:2
Club-Update:23:58, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

James Stanley Daly (born 12 January 2000) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for club Harrogate Town.

Early life

Daly was born in Brighton, East Sussex[2] and supports Brighton & Hove Albion. However, upon signing for rivals Crystal Palace, Daly also developed an affinity for the Eagles.[2]

Club career

Daly was invited for a trial at Brighton aged 10 or 11, but was rejected.[2] He subsequently joined the academy of rivals Crystal Palace aged 14.[3] On 7 April 2018, he was named in the first team squad, as a substitute, for an away match against AFC Bournemouth.[4] In May 2018, he was named as the club's "Scholar of the Year"[5] and in July signed a one-year professional deal with the club.[6] In August 2018, Daly joined Isthmian League Premier Division side Kingstonian on loan until the end of the 2018–19 season.[7] In June 2019, Daly signed a contract extension with Crystal Palace.[8] Daly was included as an unused substitute in three first-team squads over the Christmas period in 2019. In the 2019–20 season Daly regularly played as a defender for the Crystal Palace under-23 side.[9]

On 31 January 2020, Daly joined side Bristol Rovers on a two-and-a-half-year deal.[10] He made his debut for Bristol Rovers as a 71st-minute substitute for Liam Sercombe on 29 February in a home 0–1 defeat to Shrewsbury Town.[11] On 10 October 2020, Daly scored his first goal for the club, heading home to equalise as Rovers went on to win 2-1 away at Lincoln City.[12]

Daly joined fellow League Two club Stevenage on a free transfer on 2 June 2021.[13]

On 2 June 2022, Daly agreed to join National League side, Woking on a one-year deal following his release from Stevenage.[14]

On 29 June 2023, Daly signed a two-year contract with Harrogate Town.[15]

In February 2024, Daly joined National League club Aldershot Town on loan until the end of the season.[16]

Personal life

James has a twin brother, Joel, who is also a footballer and currently plays for Whitehawk.[17]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Crystal Palace2017–18Premier League0000
2018–19Premier League0000
2019–20Premier League000000
Total0000000000
Kingstonian (loan)2018–19[18] Isthmian League Premier Division166100021197
Bristol Rovers2019–20League One300030
2020–21League One283110030324
Total313110030354
Stevenage2021–22League Two150001031191
Woking2022–23National League357100010377
Harrogate Town2023–24League Two141002010171
Career total11117313010212720

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Bristol Rovers . English Football League . 14 . 19 September 2020.
  2. Web site: Exclusive: Crystal Palace young ace reveals supporting Brighton and their snub as he looks to impress Roy Hodgson . Croydon Advertiser . 29 March 2018 . Ritson . Mark . 26 June 2020.
  3. News: Teenager named in Crystal Palace's matchday squad for Bournemouth clash. Warlow. Robert. 2018-04-07. croydonadvertiser. 2018-04-07.
  4. News: AFC Bournemouth 2–2 Crystal Palace . bbc.co.uk. 7 April 2018. Bullin. Matt. 8 April 2018.
  5. Web site: Daly Wins Scholar Of The Year Award. cpfc.co.uk. 18 May 2018. 19 May 2018.
  6. Web site: 10 Youngsters Sign Professional Deals. 3 July 2018. cpfc.co.uk. 10 July 2018.
  7. Web site: Daly and Brown Head to Kingstonian. cpfc.co.uk. 31 August 2018. 1 September 2018.
  8. Web site: New deal for Daly. Crystal Palace F.C.. 27 June 2019. 27 June 2019.
  9. Web site: Report: U23s lose 2-1 in close London derby v Charlton. Crystal Palace F.C.. 22 January 2020. 23 January 2020.
  10. News: Cian Harries & James Daly: Bristol Rovers sign Swansea City defender and Crystal Palace striker. BBC Sport. 31 January 2020. 31 January 2020.
  11. Web site: Bristol Rovers 0–1 Shrewsbury Town. 29 February 2020. BBC Sport. 1 March 2020.
  12. Web site: Lincoln City 1-2 Bristol Rovers. BBC Sport. 10 October 2020. 10 October 2020.
  13. Web site: James Daly Signs for Stevenage. Stevenage F.C.. 2 June 2021. 2 June 2021.
  14. News: James Daly Signs . . Daniel . O'Sullivan . 2 June 2022 . 2 June 2022.
  15. News: 29 June 2023 . Harrogate sign winger Daly from Woking . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-06-29.
  16. Web site: NEW SIGNING: James Daly. www.theshots.co.uk. 1 February 2024. 1 February 2024.
  17. whitehawkfc.com
  18. Web site: Kingstonian FC: James Daly. Pitcheroo. 15 October 2019.