Danny Coles
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Daniel Richard "Danny" Coles (born 31 October 1981 in Bristol
is an English footballer who plays as a defender
for Football League One
side Exeter City
. He joined Bristol Rovers
in Football League One
on an initial 3 month loan period, beginning 1 November 2007, from Championship
side Hull City
. The move became permanent on 8 January 2008 when he signed a two-and-a-half year contract for The Pirates. On 12 August 2008 he ended speculation about his future by signing a new two-year contract extension.
Coles started his career at Bristol City
, where he played 148 games and was named their Young Player Of The Year in 2002–03
. While at City, he was arrested and charged in July 2005 for being drunk and disorderly during a pre-season trip.
He was signed for Hull City on 26 July 2005 by then manager Peter Taylor
for a fee of £200,000. After a promising start to his Hull City career, Coles suffered a knee injury which ruled him out for the remainder of the 2005–06
season. Struggling to break into Hull's first team following his injury, on 1 October 2007 he signed for League One side Hartlepool United
on a one month loan deal, eventually moving on to Rovers.
Coles injured his knee in the home game against Leyton Orient
in October 2008, and it took many months for successful rehabilitation. This cost him the rest of the season. He spent some time undergoing a rehabilitation prgramme in the USA, which significantly sped up his recovery. He has now returned to training with the squad and is being eased back into first team action.
On 11 June 2011 it was announced that Coles had signed a two-year contract with Exeter City
.
Bristol
Bristol is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, with an estimated population of 433,100 for the unitary authority in 2009, and a surrounding Larger Urban Zone with an estimated 1,070,000 residents in 2007...
is an English footballer who plays as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
for Football League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
. He joined Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
in Football League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
on an initial 3 month loan period, beginning 1 November 2007, from Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
side Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
. The move became permanent on 8 January 2008 when he signed a two-and-a-half year contract for The Pirates. On 12 August 2008 he ended speculation about his future by signing a new two-year contract extension.
Coles started his career at Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
, where he played 148 games and was named their Young Player Of The Year in 2002–03
2002-03 in English football
The 2002-03 season was the 123rd season of competitive football in England.-Most Memorable rise:*Wigan Athletic marked their 25th season of Football League membership by winning the Division Two championship and reaching the league's second tier for the very first time.-Most Memorable...
. While at City, he was arrested and charged in July 2005 for being drunk and disorderly during a pre-season trip.
He was signed for Hull City on 26 July 2005 by then manager Peter Taylor
Peter John Taylor
Peter John Taylor is an English football manager and former player and current head coach of the Bahrain national football team...
for a fee of £200,000. After a promising start to his Hull City career, Coles suffered a knee injury which ruled him out for the remainder of the 2005–06
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
season. Struggling to break into Hull's first team following his injury, on 1 October 2007 he signed for League One side Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
on a one month loan deal, eventually moving on to Rovers.
Coles injured his knee in the home game against Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
in October 2008, and it took many months for successful rehabilitation. This cost him the rest of the season. He spent some time undergoing a rehabilitation prgramme in the USA, which significantly sped up his recovery. He has now returned to training with the squad and is being eased back into first team action.
On 11 June 2011 it was announced that Coles had signed a two-year contract with Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
.
External links
- Danny Coles player profile at bristolrovers.co.uk
- Danny Coles player profile at hullcityafc.net