Daniel James Ellis (born 3 November 1985) is an English football player and coach who is player-assistant manager at Liversedge.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel James Ellis[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 3 November 1985 | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Liversedge (player-assistant manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bradford City | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2015 | Guiseley | ||
| 2015–2017 | Harrogate Town | 57 | (3) |
| 2017–2021 | Farsley Celtic | ||
| 2021–2022 | Darlington | 23 | (1) |
| 2023 | Liversedge | 18 | (0) |
| 2024– | Liversedge | ||
| Total | 98+ | (3+) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2022 | Guiseley | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editEllis, a defender, began his career with Bradford City, where he spent 8 years.[2] He then spent 10 years with Guiseley, making 473 appearances for the club.[2][3] He later played with Harrogate Town,[4] where he served as club captain,[5] and Farsley Celtic,[6][7][8] where he also served as club captain.[9] He signed for Darlington in September 2021,[10][11][12] being released at the end of the season.[13][14]
After being released by Darlington, Ellis became manager of Guiseley,[15][16][17] where local media described his impact as a "revolution", with he club being "revitalsised",[18][19] after he made 7 new signings.[20] Ellis said he was "buzzing",[21] but left the club in November 2022 after a run of poor form.[22][23][24][25][26]
In January 2023 he returned to playing, signing for Liversedge.[27][28][29] In June 2023 he became an assistant manager at Farsley.[30] In November 2024 he returned to Liversedge as player-assistant manager.[31]
References
edit- ^ a b "England - D. Ellis - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ a b "Danny Ellis". darlingtonfc.co.uk. 23 November 1985.
- ^ "Farewell to Danny". 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Harrogate Town snap up ex-Guiseley defender Danny Ellis".
- ^ "Players believe in Harrogate Town title challenge, says skipper Danny Ellis".
- ^ "Ellis and Priestley sign for Celts". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 18 June 2017.
- ^ Grayson, James (13 June 2017). "Farsley capture experienced defender".
- ^ "WATCH: Danny Ellis screamer provides Trophy fillip for Farsley". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 27 January 2020.
- ^ "Farsley Celtic confirm contract renewals as preparations continue for next season". 10 June 2020.
- ^ "Quakers sign Danny Ellis - News". darlingtonfc.co.uk. 30 September 2021.
- ^ "Darlington sign experienced centre-half Danny Ellis". The Northern Echo. 30 September 2021.
- ^ "Experienced Ellis influential in Darlington's defence". The Northern Echo. 13 October 2021.
- ^ "Ellis heads list of departures as Darlington release their retained list". The Northern Echo. 11 May 2022.
- ^ "Danny Ellis: I wish I'd come to Darlington earlier - News". darlingtonfc.co.uk. 11 May 2022.
- ^ "Danny Ellis Appointed Guiseley Manager". 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Guiseley appoint former player Danny Ellis as new first-team manager".
- ^ Grayson, James (11 June 2022). "Ellis wants Guiseley to win instant return to National North".
- ^ "Defender George Smith joins Danny Ellis' Guiseley revolution". Wharfedale Observer. 21 May 2022.
- ^ "Danny Ellis adds two more signings to revitalised Lions' squad". Wharfedale Observer. 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Seventh heaven for Danny Ellis as midfield target arrives through the door". Ilkley Gazette. 22 June 2022.
- ^ "New Lions boss Ellis aiming for play-offs ahead of new season". Ilkley Gazette. 11 August 2022.
- ^ "Club Statement - Danny Ellis". 19 November 2024.
- ^ "Guiseley part ways with manager as Forrest steps up to the plate". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 22 November 2022.
- ^ "Guiseley part ways with manager as Forrest steps up to the plate". Wharfedale Observer. 22 November 2022.
- ^ "Chairman addresses fans amid concern over manager's departure from Guiseley". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 26 November 2022.
- ^ Team, The Non-League Football Paper (27 November 2022). "Guiseley boss Danny was no fall guy".
- ^ Grayson, James (27 January 2023). "Liversedge make trio of signings".
- ^ "Liversedge FC home in on a vital victory over Gainsborough Trinity".
- ^ "Liversedge | Appearances | Daniel Ellis | 2022-2023 | Football Web Pages". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
- ^ "Former Sheffield United, Bradford City and York City forward Clayton Donaldson appointed head coach of Farsley Celtic".
- ^ "Liversedge FC - 📣 Welcome Back, Danny Ellis! 📣 We're thrilled to announce that the highly experienced Danny Ellis is joining us not only as a new player but also as part of Tully's management team as Assistant Manager! Danny brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his time with Harrogate Town, Stockport, Guiseley, Darlington, and most recently, Farsley Celtic. His leadership on and off the pitch is sure to make a big impact! Join us in giving Danny a warm welcome back to the club! #UpTheSedge | Facebook". www.facebook.com.