Danny Byrne

Daniel Byrne (born 30 November 1984) is former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.[1] He played for Manchester United, Hartlepool United (on loan), Weymouth, Newcastle Town, Mossley, Flixton, Southport, Droylsden, Runcorn F.C. Halton (on loan), Leigh RMI, Witton Albion, Ashton United and Salford City.[2] Internationally, he represented Republic of Ireland.

Playing career

Manchester United

Byrne began his career with Premier League giants Manchester United signing his first professional contract in 2003. On 25 November 2003, Byrne moved on loan to Hartlepool United who were then in League One and chasing for the play-offs. He made his Hartlepool debut in their 2–0 home win over Swindon Town on 29 November 2003.[3] He made one more appearance for Hartlepool in the league – a 4–1 loss to promotion rivals Queens Park Rangers – and one in the FA Cup, a 1–0 televised win over non-league Burton Albion. He returned to Manchester United in December 2003 and was told his contract would not be renewed. Byrne left Manchester United in February 2004. He failed to make a single appearance for the Red Devils.

Non-league career

Following his departure from Manchester United, Byrne had unsuccessful trials at Reading and Walsall.[4] After several months as a free agent, Byrne signed for non-league side Weymouth.[5]

After leaving Weymouth, Byrne went on to play non-league football for Newcastle Town, Mossley, Flixton, Southport, Droylsden, Runcorn F.C. Halton (on loan), Leigh RMI, Witton Albion, Ashton United and Salford City.[6]

While at Droyslden, he was nominated in the Non-League National Game awards. Also during his non-league career, Byrne had an unsuccessful trial with Scottish side Dundee.[7]

International career

In April 2003, Byrne was named in the Irish U-19 national team.[8]

Coaching career

Byrne has previously worked as coach at Salford City.[9]

Personal life

Byrne was born in Frimley, Surrey.

References
  1. "Man Utd is firmly in the past, says Byrne". Weymouth FC.
  2. "Danny Byrne". Ashton United. Archived from the original on 3 October 2009. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  3. "Hartlepool 2-0 Swindon". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 29 November 2003. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
  4. "Danny Byrne". 11vq11.
  5. "Man Utd is firmly in the past, says Byrne". Weymouth FC.
  6. "Danny Byrne". Ashton United. Archived from the original on 3 October 2009. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  7. "Danny Byrne". Ashton United. Archived from the original on 3 October 2009. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  8. "Irish squad named for Oporto U19 tournament". National Newespaper of Ireland. Irish Examiner. 29 November 2003. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
  9. "Danny Byrne". Salford City.
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