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Danny Mitchley Personal information Full name Daniel Mitchley Date of birth 7 October 1989 Place of birth Liverpool, England Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Playing position Forward Club information Current club Mansfield Town Number — Youth career 2002–2005 Skelmersdale United 2005–2006 Oldham Athletic 2006 Wigan Athletic 2006–2008 Blackpool Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 2008–2010 Blackpool 2 (0) 2009 → Southport (loan) 7 (0) 2009 → Burscough (loan) 5 (0) 2010 → Wrexham (loan) 6 (0) 2010 Burscough 1 (0) 2010– Mansfield Town 17 (5) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:37, 9 May 2010 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).Daniel "Danny" Mitchley (born 7 October 1989) is an English footballer who plays as a forward.
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Career
From youth team to first team at Blackpool
Born in Liverpool, Mitchley played at Skelmersdale United until he was 15 years old. He then spent one season with the Oldham Athletic Centre of Excellence, followed by a short spell with Wigan Athletic's Centre of Excellence, before joining Blackpool, where he became a regular starter for the youth team in the Football League Youth Alliance, North West Conference.[1]
By December 2007 Mitchley had scored 25 goals in just twelve matches for Blackpool's youth and reserve teams, and despite only just having turned eighteen, Blackpool manager Simon Grayson stated that he was "not frightened of throwing him into the action if I need to." Mitchley had been training with the first-team squad and had already travelled with them when he was included in the squad that went to Scunthorpe United.[2] Grayson also confirmed that Mitchley would be training with the first team over the Christmas period and that he was close to a first team call up.[3] By February 2008, Mitchley had scored 35 goals for the youth and reserve team in the 2007-08 season. However, he then suffered a broken foot, which kept him out of action for the rest of the season.[1]
On 4 March 2008 Mitchley was offered his first professional contract, together with youth-team captain, Ashton Bayliss.[4] On 6 May he won two awards at the club's annual presentation night: the Blackpool Supporters Association Young Player of the Year, and the Chris Muir Memorial Trophy for Young Player.[5]
He made his return from injury on 15 October 2008 in a reserve-team match at Burnley.[1] He was then included in the Blackpool squad for the first time in the Championship home match against Derby County on 21 October 2008, but was an unused substitute as the Seasiders won 3-2.[6] Four days later, he made his professional debut when he came on as a late second-half substitute in the 89th minute for Gary Taylor-Fletcher at Bloomfield Road in a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.[7]
Mitchley started the 2009–10 season with Blackpool and was twice an unused substitute. Firstly in the Seasiders 2–1 Carling Cup victory over Crewe Alexandra at Gresty Road on 11 August 2009. Then again on 15 August in a 1–1 draw with Cardiff City at Bloomfield Road. Mitchley spent most spells of 2009 and 2010 on loan at various lower league clubs. He was released by Blackpool in June 2010.
Loan moves whilst at Blackpool
On 27 March 2009, Mitchley signed for Conference North side Southport on loan for the rest of the 2008–09 season.[8][9] He made his debut as a substitute the following day in the Sandgrounders' 3-2 win over Stafford Rangers at Haig Avenue. He made a total of seven league appearances for Southport.
On the 18th August 2009 he was loaned out to Northern Premier League side Burscough, along with fellow Blackpool player Mark Halstead. He made his debut on 22 August in a 0–4 home defeat to King's Lynn at Victoria Park.[10] After two more substitute appearances, Mitchley made his full debut on 15 September in a 0–1 home loss to Stocksbridge Park Steels.[11]
On 25 March 2010, Mitchley joined Conference National side Wrexham on a one month loan deal.[12] He made his debut two days later in a 3–0 win over Histon at the Racecourse Ground.
Non-league
On 27 October 2010, Burscough announced that they have captured the signing of Mitchley. He had a trial with Mansfield Town prior to him re-joining Burscough. He began his second stint at Burscough with a 3-2 defeat against F.C. Halifax Town.
Mitchley signed for Mansfield Town in November 2010 and scored on his debut against Forest Green Rovers, however was on the losing side, going down 2-1. He was originally released by Mansfield in May 2011, with still a year left on his contract, however he returned in the pre-season. Mansfield boss Paul Cox stated that Mitchley did not feature in his plans for 2011–12.[13]
Career statistics
- As of 27 May 2011
Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals England League FA Cup League Cup Total 2008–09 Blackpool Championship 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2008–09 Southport (loan) Conference North 7 0 0 0 – 7 0 2009–10 Burscough (loan) Northern Premier League Premier Division 5 0 0 0 – 5 0 2009–10 Wrexham (loan) Conference National 1 0 0 0 – 1 0 2010–11 Burscough Northern Premier League Premier Division 1 0 0 0 – 1 0 2010–11 Mansfield Town Conference National 17 2 0 3 – 17 2 Career total 33 2 0 5 0 0 33 2 Honours
- Blackpool
- Football League Championship play-off winner (1): 2009–10
- Mansfield Town
- FA Trophy runner up (1): 2011
References
- ^ a b c "Young Pretender - Mitchley looks to build on matchday experience and impress the manager". Up The Pool (Blackpool: Blackpool F.C.) 2008-09 season (Blackpool vs Crystal Palace): 72–73. 25 October 2008.
- ^ "Hot shot kid on brink of call-up". Blackpool Gazette. 18 December 2007. http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sports-news/Hot-shot-kid-on-brink.3599015.jp. Retrieved 23 December 2007.
- ^ "Grayson tempted by Mitchley". Blackpool Gazette. 18 December 2007. http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sports-news/Grayson-tempted-by-Mitchley.3614039.jp. Retrieved 23 December 2007.
- ^ "Pro deal for Pool starlet". Blackpool Gazette. 4 March 2008. http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sports-news/Pro-deal-for-Pool-starlet.3840506.jp. Retrieved 4 March 2008.
- ^ "Pool Player of Year revealed". Blackpool Gazette. 7 May 2008. http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/sports-news/Pool-Player-of-Year-revealed.4055775.jp. Retrieved 7 May 2008.
- ^ "Team News". Blackpool F.C.. 21 October 2008. http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~1427778,00.html. Retrieved 21 October 2008.
- ^ "Match report, Blackpool vs Crystal Palace". Blackpool F.C.. 25 October 2008. http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10432~44244,00.html. Retrieved 25 October 2008.
- ^ "Young Striker Heads Out On Loan". Blackpool F.C.. 27 March 2009. http://www.blackpoolfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10432~1604513,00.html. Retrieved 27 March 2009.
- ^ "Southport FC sign Danny Mitchley on loan from Blackpool". Southport Visiter. 27 March 2009. http://www.southportvisiter.co.uk/southport-sport/2009/03/27/southport-fc-sign-danny-mitchley-on-loan-from-blackpool-101022-23247674/. Retrieved 27 March 2009.
- ^ Leatherbarrow, Neil (22 August 2009). "Wrong Time Wrong Place". Burscough F.C.. http://www.burscoughfc.co.uk/matchreports.php?id=273. Retrieved 23 August 2009.
- ^ Leatherbarrow, Neil (15 September 2009). "Linnets look Tired". Burscough F.C.. http://www.burscoughfc.co.uk/matchreports.php?id=280. Retrieved 30 September 2009.
- ^ "Dean signs Blackpool striker on loan". Wrexham F.C.. 25 March 2010. http://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10311~2005679,00.html. Retrieved 25 March 2010.
External links
- Danny Mitchley career stats at Soccerbase
- Danny Mitchley profile at blackpoolfc.co.uk
- Profile at PlayerHistory.com
Categories:- Living people
- 1989 births
- English footballers
- Blackpool F.C. players
- The Football League players
- Southport F.C. players
- Wrexham F.C. players
- Mansfield Town F.C. players
- Sportspeople from Liverpool
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