Danny Alcock
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Daniel James Alcock is an English
professional football goalkeeper who is currently playing for Conference North
side Nuneaton Town.
and joined local side Stoke City
as a trainee from school. He turned professional in August 2001, but was released in May 2003 without making his first team debut for Stoke, signing for local side Stone Dominoes
and subsequently moving on to Kidsgrove Athletic
.
and then Marlon Beresford
, but finally made his league debut on April 12, 2004 in a 3–3 draw at home to Queens Park Rangers
, replacing the injured Beresford midway through the first half. That was his only first team appearance for Barnsley and he was released at the end of the season.
in July 2004, playing five times in the Conference the following season. In the 2005–06 season, Accrington won the title and promotion to the Football League
, but Alcock played just once, in the 2–0 defeat away to Kidderminster Harriers
on the final day of the season as Stanley rested regular keeper Robert Elliot
. He would have played more often, in particular when a broken arm in a reserve game prevented him from replacing the injured and soon to retire Stuart Jones. He was released soon after that game
in August 2006, quickly establishing himself as Rangers' regular keeper the following season. At the end of the 2007/2008 season, Danny won the fans player of the season, managers player of the season and the players' player of the season awards for his great goalkeeping, despite conceding almost 100 goals that year, he was often thanked for the match not having a 'cricket score'. Danny stayed as the first choice keeper in 2008/2009, fighting off tough competition from new keeper Tim Sandercombe(who became staffords number 1 and has subsequently signed to Mansfield Town). Alcock, who was a firm fans favourite, despite being one of the best keepers in the nonleague, stayed faithful to Rangers despite the fact he could play at a higher level.
.
Following promotion to the Conference National
, Alcock was forced to leave the club due to university commitments, Alcock explained he could make weekend and night games, but wouldn't be able to part take in training during the week, it is likely he will return to the Conference North
with a new club next season, and would continue living in the midlands area.
It was confirmed by manager Gary Mills on 15 July 2010 that Alcock wouldn't be returning to The Lambs for the 2010/11 season.
He is also a Goalkeeping Coach on a part-time basis at his first club Stoke City
's academy.
in 2007.
fan, his footballing icon is Peter Schmeichel
.
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...
professional football goalkeeper who is currently playing for Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
side Nuneaton Town.
Early career
Alcock was born near Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent , also called The Potteries is a city in Staffordshire, England, which forms a linear conurbation almost 12 miles long, with an area of . Together with the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme Stoke forms The Potteries Urban Area...
and joined local side Stoke City
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
as a trainee from school. He turned professional in August 2001, but was released in May 2003 without making his first team debut for Stoke, signing for local side Stone Dominoes
Stone Dominoes F.C.
Stone Dominoes F.C. are a football club based in Stone, Staffordshire.-History:The club was established in 1987 and joined the Midland League Division Two in 1995. They reached the 5th round of the FA Vase in 2003–04 season. They are currently members of the North West Counties Football League...
and subsequently moving on to Kidsgrove Athletic
Kidsgrove Athletic F.C.
Kidsgrove Athletic F.C. is an English football club based in based in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, England currently playing in the Northern Premier League Division One South...
.
Barnsley
He joined Barnsley in August 2003. He was understudy to first Saša IlićSaša Ilic (footballer born 1972)
Saša Ilić is a retired Serbian-Australian football goalkeeper.-Club career:Born in Melbourne however Sasa's first club was Bonnyrigg White Eagles from Sydney in his youth stages and then transferred to Borac Banja Luka in Bosnia.Ilić is best known for his spell with Charlton Athletic...
and then Marlon Beresford
Marlon Beresford
Marlon Beresford is an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is now a Accountancy tutor and Sports commentator.-Career:...
, but finally made his league debut on April 12, 2004 in a 3–3 draw at home to Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in White City, Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. As the 2010-11 Football League Championship champions, they now play in the top tier of English football the Premier League, for the first time in 15 years...
, replacing the injured Beresford midway through the first half. That was his only first team appearance for Barnsley and he was released at the end of the season.
Accrington Stanley
He joined Accrington StanleyAccrington Stanley F.C.
Accrington Stanley is an English association football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the North West of England, who play in Football League Two, the fourth-highest division in the English football league system....
in July 2004, playing five times in the Conference the following season. In the 2005–06 season, Accrington won the title and promotion to the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
, but Alcock played just once, in the 2–0 defeat away to Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
on the final day of the season as Stanley rested regular keeper Robert Elliot
Robert Elliot (footballer)
Robert Elliott is a former Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League .He is the younger brother of St Kilda Best and Fairest winner Glenn Elliott....
. He would have played more often, in particular when a broken arm in a reserve game prevented him from replacing the injured and soon to retire Stuart Jones. He was released soon after that game
Stafford Rangers
Alcock joined Stafford RangersStafford Rangers F.C.
Stafford Rangers Football Club is a semi-professional English football team from Stafford which plays in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.The team wear black and white stripes with black shorts...
in August 2006, quickly establishing himself as Rangers' regular keeper the following season. At the end of the 2007/2008 season, Danny won the fans player of the season, managers player of the season and the players' player of the season awards for his great goalkeeping, despite conceding almost 100 goals that year, he was often thanked for the match not having a 'cricket score'. Danny stayed as the first choice keeper in 2008/2009, fighting off tough competition from new keeper Tim Sandercombe(who became staffords number 1 and has subsequently signed to Mansfield Town). Alcock, who was a firm fans favourite, despite being one of the best keepers in the nonleague, stayed faithful to Rangers despite the fact he could play at a higher level.
Tamworth
On December 18, 2008, Alcock made the short journey to local side, TamworthTamworth F.C.
Tamworth Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Tamworth, Staffordshire. Nicknamed 'The Lambs', they are currently members of the Conference National, the fifth highest tier in the English league system....
.
Following promotion to the Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
, Alcock was forced to leave the club due to university commitments, Alcock explained he could make weekend and night games, but wouldn't be able to part take in training during the week, it is likely he will return to the Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
with a new club next season, and would continue living in the midlands area.
It was confirmed by manager Gary Mills on 15 July 2010 that Alcock wouldn't be returning to The Lambs for the 2010/11 season.
Nuneaton Town
Alcock signed for Nuneaton Town on 5 August 2010 following a successful trial period.He is also a Goalkeeping Coach on a part-time basis at his first club Stoke City
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
's academy.
International career
Alcock played for the England C team in their match against Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
in 2007.
Personal life
Alcock is a Stoke CityStoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
fan, his footballing icon is Peter Schmeichel
Peter Schmeichel
Peter Bolesław Schmeichel MBE is a retired Danish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper, and was voted the "World's Best Goalkeeper" in 1992 and 1993...
.