Danny Schofield
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Daniel James "Danny" Schofield (born 10 April 1980 in Doncaster
) is a professional
footballer who plays for Rotherham United
.
from Brodsworth Welfare
for a fee of £
2,000 in 1998. Although Schofield made his debut in the 1998–99
season against Crewe Alexandra
, his first full season in the team came in the 2001–02
season when he found the net 11 times operating as a striker, since then he had been playing as an attacking right sided midfielder until recently he has moved to the left side of midfield (he can still be seen swapping flanks during the game).
On 28 February 2008, it was revealed on Huddersfield Town's official website that Danny had requested a move away from the club. Mananger, Andy Ritchie explained his name had been circulated with a view to either a loan switch or permanent deal at the end of the season. Yeovil Town
were the favorites to capture his signature, although Chesterfield
and Rotherham United
did also show interest in the midfielder.
On 26 April, he scored on his last home game for Huddersfield Town against Walsall
. Huddersfield won the game 2–0.
, with effect from 1 July.
side Millwall on a two-year deal, after an undisclosed fee was accepted by Yeovil.
who plays in the League Two
on a free transfer. Schofield got sent off for a second bookable offence vs Swindon Town on 3 September.
Doncaster
Doncaster is a town in South Yorkshire, England, and the principal settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster. The town is about from Sheffield and is popularly referred to as "Donny"...
) is a professional
Professional
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footballer who plays for Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
.
Huddersfield Town
Schofield was signed by Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town F.C.
Huddersfield Town Football Club is an English football club formed in 1908 and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They currently play in League One...
from Brodsworth Welfare
Brodsworth Miners Welfare F.C.
Brodsworth Welfare A.F.C. are an English football club based in Woodlands, near Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The club are members of the Doncaster Senior League Premier Division and play at the Welfare Ground.-History:...
for a fee of £
Pound sterling
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2,000 in 1998. Although Schofield made his debut in the 1998–99
1998-99 in English football
-Premier League:Manchester United overcame close competition from Arsenal, Aston Villa and Chelsea to win their fifth Premiership title in seven seasons thanks to the comeback of Roy Keane after his long-term injury and a transfer raid totalling nearly £30 million which netted Aston Villa striker...
season against Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra F.C.
Crewe Alexandra Football Club is an English professional football club based in Crewe, Cheshire. Nicknamed The Railwaymen due to the town's links with the rail industry, they currently play in Football League Two, the fourth tier of English football, and are based at the Alexandra Stadium.The club...
, his first full season in the team came in the 2001–02
2001-02 in English football
The 2001-02 season was the 122nd season of competitive football in England.-Arsenal cruise to title glory:In what had earlier been one of the most closely fought Premiership title races for years, Arsenal won the championship by seven points. Their crown was won in the penultimate game of the...
season when he found the net 11 times operating as a striker, since then he had been playing as an attacking right sided midfielder until recently he has moved to the left side of midfield (he can still be seen swapping flanks during the game).
On 28 February 2008, it was revealed on Huddersfield Town's official website that Danny had requested a move away from the club. Mananger, Andy Ritchie explained his name had been circulated with a view to either a loan switch or permanent deal at the end of the season. Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
were the favorites to capture his signature, although Chesterfield
Chesterfield F.C.
Chesterfield Football Club is an English football club based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The club currently plays in Football League One, the third tier of English football. Despite being the fourth oldest Football League club in England, they have spent most of their existence in the lower...
and Rotherham United
Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
did also show interest in the midfielder.
On 26 April, he scored on his last home game for Huddersfield Town against Walsall
Walsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
. Huddersfield won the game 2–0.
Yeovil Town
The day after being officially released by Huddersfield Town, he agreed to join Yeovil TownYeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
, with effect from 1 July.
Millwall
On 1 September 2009, Schofield agreed to join League OneFootball 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 Millwall on a two-year deal, after an undisclosed fee was accepted by Yeovil.
Rotherham United
At the end of June Schofield joined Rotherham United F.C.Rotherham United F.C.
Rotherham United Football Club are an English professional football club based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, who compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club's colours have traditionally been red and white, although these have evolved through history...
who plays in the League Two
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 a free transfer. Schofield got sent off for a second bookable offence vs Swindon Town on 3 September.