Danny Haynes
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Daniel Lewis "Danny" Haynes (born 19 January 1988 in Peckham
) is an English
footballer, who plays as a striker for Barnsley
.
, he was a product of the youth academy at Charlton Athletic
before being released at 16 and joining Ipswich's academy. In 2005 Haynes was part of the Ipswich team which won the FA Youth Cup, the Blues beating a Southampton side including Theo Walcott in the final over two legs.
After breaking into the first team, Haynes gained unsurprising popularity with the fans when on 5 February 2006 he scored the winner in the last minute for Ipswich against arch-rivals Norwich City
, completing a record of having scored against Norwich City at every level for their greatest rivals.
On the 19 November 2006 he scored a brace against Norwich to hand his side a 3–1 victory to further establish his cult status among Suffolk supporters at the age of only 18. He signed a new contract with Ipswich in October 2007, which was due to expire in 2010. Haynes had established himself in the "super sub" role under new Town boss Jim Magilton
, who liked to use him late on in games to exploit tiring defenders with his lightning pace. However, as the season has progressed the youngster has found himself starting more games, either up front or out on the wing. According to various media sources Haynes had been watched by a number of Premiership clubs.
Through his East Anglian derby adventures he has been given the nickname "Canary Crusher" having scored the winning goals in three of the five games against Norwich City
he played in, the most recent on 13 April 2008 when he scored what turned out to be the winner, having also had his cross turned in to the Norwich City net by their own defender Alex Pearce
. In total he's scored four goals against the Norfolk side at Championship level. He also scored against fellow rivals Colchester United
in a 3–1 win at Portman Road during the 07/08 season.
for an undisclosed fee.
During his time at Bristol City, Haynes scored 8 goals in his Bristol City career.
On 20 January 2011, Haynes transferred to Barnsley F.C for an undisclosed fee, said to be looking for a "fresh start" after an unconvincing 2010/11 season for City.
at the Keepmoat Stadium. He bagged in the 4-2 win over former side Bristol City
and also notched a brace to confirm South Yorkshire
rivals Sheffield United
's relegation to League One.
Peckham
Peckham is a district in south London, England, located in the London Borough of Southwark. It is situated south-east of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London...
) is an English
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer, who plays as a striker for Barnsley
Barnsley F.C.
Barnsley Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nicknamed the Tykes, they were founded in 1887 under the name Barnsley St. Peter's...
.
Ipswich Town
Educated at St. Thomas the Apostle CollegeSt. Thomas the Apostle College
St. Thomas the Apostle College is a Roman Catholic secondary school for boys in Nunhead, London. It was founded in September 1965.Its students on average achieve 65% 5 A*-C Grades at GCSE , which is above both the LEA and National Averages .There are four houses, named after four English martyrs...
, he was a product of the youth academy at Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic F.C.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional football club based in Charlton, in the London Borough of Greenwich. They compete in Football League One, the third tier of English football. The club was founded on 9 June 1905, when a number of youth clubs in the southeast London area,...
before being released at 16 and joining Ipswich's academy. In 2005 Haynes was part of the Ipswich team which won the FA Youth Cup, the Blues beating a Southampton side including Theo Walcott in the final over two legs.
After breaking into the first team, Haynes gained unsurprising popularity with the fans when on 5 February 2006 he scored the winner in the last minute for Ipswich against arch-rivals Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
, completing a record of having scored against Norwich City at every level for their greatest rivals.
On the 19 November 2006 he scored a brace against Norwich to hand his side a 3–1 victory to further establish his cult status among Suffolk supporters at the age of only 18. He signed a new contract with Ipswich in October 2007, which was due to expire in 2010. Haynes had established himself in the "super sub" role under new Town boss Jim Magilton
Jim Magilton
James "Jim" Magilton is a Northern Irish former footballer and manager, who is currently employed as Football Consultant at Shamrock Rovers F.C. after being appointed on 6 July 2011....
, who liked to use him late on in games to exploit tiring defenders with his lightning pace. However, as the season has progressed the youngster has found himself starting more games, either up front or out on the wing. According to various media sources Haynes had been watched by a number of Premiership clubs.
Through his East Anglian derby adventures he has been given the nickname "Canary Crusher" having scored the winning goals in three of the five games against Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
he played in, the most recent on 13 April 2008 when he scored what turned out to be the winner, having also had his cross turned in to the Norwich City net by their own defender Alex Pearce
Alex Pearce
Alexander James Pearce is a professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Reading, where he has played his entire career, interspersed with loan periods at various clubs...
. In total he's scored four goals against the Norfolk side at Championship level. He also scored against fellow rivals Colchester United
Colchester United F.C.
Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
in a 3–1 win at Portman Road during the 07/08 season.
Bristol City
On 13 July 2009, Haynes transferred to Bristol CityBristol 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...
for an undisclosed fee.
During his time at Bristol City, Haynes scored 8 goals in his Bristol City career.
On 20 January 2011, Haynes transferred to Barnsley F.C for an undisclosed fee, said to be looking for a "fresh start" after an unconvincing 2010/11 season for City.
Barnsley
Haynes had a good first half-season for Barnsley, netting six goals in 20 appearances which included two in his second game against Doncaster RoversDoncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
at the Keepmoat Stadium. He bagged in the 4-2 win over former side 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...
and also notched a brace to confirm South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. It has a population of 1.29 million. It consists of four metropolitan boroughs: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and City of Sheffield...
rivals Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
's relegation to League One.
Honours
Ipswich TownIpswich Town F.C.
Ipswich Town Football Club are an English professional football team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. As of 2011, they play in the Football League Championship, having last appeared in the Premier League in 2001–02....
- FA Youth CupFA Youth CupThe Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under–18 sides. Only those players between the age of 15 and 18 on 31 August of the current season are eligible to take part...
: 2004–05
External links
- Danny Haynes player profile at itfc.co.uk