Danny Senda
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Daniel Luke "Danny" Senda (born 17 April 1981 in Harrow
, Greater London
) is an English
professional football defender
.
. He joined Wycombe Wanderers
as a striker during the 1998–99 season, and made his Wycombe debut as a substitute during the home game with Oldham Athletic
in March 1999, although he had to wait until January 2000 for his full debut. He scored his first goal at first team level during the 3-1 victory at Wrexham
the following month. He was subsequently converted to a right wing back role by Lawrie Sanchez
and became a first team regular.
The arrival of Tony Adams
as Wycombe boss in November 2003 saw the player eventually preferred in a right midfield position and impressed enough to be awarded a new two year contract in April 2004.
With the arrival of John Gorman
in November 2004, Senda was employed as a right full back and enjoyed much success working on the right flank with winger
, Kevin Betsy
. Senda was then out of contract with Wycombe Wanderers and had been due to sign for Luton Town
but that deal failed to materialise. Senda publicly criticised his agent claiming his agent wanted 'too much' from the deal. Senda subsequently sacked his agent.
He also had trials with Leeds United
and Wolverhampton Wanderers
before finally completing a deadline-day deal with Millwall on 31 August 2006.
Senda was injured in the final game of the season on 3 May 2008 against Swindon
at The County Ground
, a game in which he also scored his only goal for the club. In a brief interview with the South London Press
, Senda thanked the Swindon fans for applauding him off the pitch and Lions supporters and players for their support since the injury stating: "It was quite humbling." He spent 16 months on the sidelines before his contract expired at the end of the 2008–09 season. He was then offered a one month contract on 27 July 2009 in order to prove his fitness.
He signed for Torquay United
on 16 September 2010 after playing reserve team games against Exeter City and Forest Green Rovers
.
Senda signed for Bristol Rovers
as a free agent
on 18 February 2011 after leaving Torquay on 16 December 2010. He was one of seventeen players released by the team in May 2011.
on 26 July 2011. On his debut, away to Morecambe
, he was part of a defence that kept a clean sheet in a 1–0 win.
Harrow, London
Harrow is an area in the London Borough of Harrow, northwest London, United Kingdom. It is a suburban area and is situated 12.2 miles northwest of Charing Cross...
, Greater London
Greater London
Greater London is the top-level administrative division of England covering London. It was created in 1965 and spans the City of London, including Middle Temple and Inner Temple, and the 32 London boroughs. This territory is coterminate with the London Government Office Region and the 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...
professional football defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
.
Playing career
Senda started his career as an apprentice with SouthamptonSouthampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
. He joined Wycombe Wanderers
Wycombe Wanderers F.C.
Wycombe Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football team from High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, which has been promoted to Football League One after finishing third in Football League Two in the season 2010–11. The club's nicknames are "The Chairboys" and "The Blues", and they play...
as a striker during the 1998–99 season, and made his Wycombe debut as a substitute during the home game with Oldham Athletic
Oldham Athletic A.F.C.
Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is an English association football club based at Boundary Park, on Sheepfoot Lane in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The club currently competes in the Football League One, the third tier of the English league...
in March 1999, although he had to wait until January 2000 for his full debut. He scored his first goal at first team level during the 3-1 victory at Wrexham
Wrexham A.F.C.
Wrexham Football Club are a professional football team based in Wrexham, north-east Wales, who play in the English football pyramid.Founded in 1872, they are one of the oldest surviving football clubs in Britain and the oldest professional club in Wales...
the following month. He was subsequently converted to a right wing back role by Lawrie Sanchez
Lawrie Sanchez
Lawrence Philip "Lawrie" Sanchez is a former Northern Irish football manager, and a former player. He is currently the manager of League Two side Barnet...
and became a first team regular.
The arrival of Tony Adams
Tony Adams (footballer)
Tony Alexander Adams, MBE is an English football manager and former player.Adams spent his entire playing career of 22 years as a defender at Arsenal. He is considered one of the greatest Arsenal players of all time by the club's own fans and was included in the Football League 100 Legends...
as Wycombe boss in November 2003 saw the player eventually preferred in a right midfield position and impressed enough to be awarded a new two year contract in April 2004.
With the arrival of John Gorman
John Gorman (footballer)
John Gorman is a Scottish former football player and coach. He is currently Assistant Manager at MK Dons in the English League One....
in November 2004, Senda was employed as a right full back and enjoyed much success working on the right flank with winger
Winger (sport)
In certain sports, such as football, field hockey, ice hockey, handball, rugby union, lacrosse and rugby league, the term winger is the name of a position. It refers to positions on the extreme left and right sides of the pitch . In American football and Canadian football, the analogous position...
, Kevin Betsy
Kevin Betsy
Kevin Eddie Lewis Betsy is an English-born Seychellois professional footballer who plays for Wycombe Wanderers.-Club career:...
. Senda was then out of contract with Wycombe Wanderers and had been due to sign for Luton Town
Luton Town F.C.
Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
but that deal failed to materialise. Senda publicly criticised his agent claiming his agent wanted 'too much' from the deal. Senda subsequently sacked his agent.
He also had trials with Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
and Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
before finally completing a deadline-day deal with Millwall on 31 August 2006.
Senda was injured in the final game of the season on 3 May 2008 against Swindon
Swindon Town F.C.
Swindon Town Football Club are a team based in Swindon, Wiltshire. Currently in League Two, Swindon have been managed by Paolo Di Canio since 23 May 2011...
at The County Ground
County Ground, Swindon
The County Ground is a stadium located near the town centre of Swindon, England. It is home to Swindon Town Football Club and has been for over a century.The current capacity is 15,728, all-seated...
, a game in which he also scored his only goal for the club. In a brief interview with the South London Press
South London Press
The South London Press is a bi-weekly tabloid newspaper based in Streatham, South London, covering local news within the London boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham and Wandsworth....
, Senda thanked the Swindon fans for applauding him off the pitch and Lions supporters and players for their support since the injury stating: "It was quite humbling." He spent 16 months on the sidelines before his contract expired at the end of the 2008–09 season. He was then offered a one month contract on 27 July 2009 in order to prove his fitness.
He signed for Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
on 16 September 2010 after playing reserve team games against Exeter City and Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
.
Senda signed for Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers F.C.
Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Bristol, that competes in Football League Two. The team plays its home matches at the Memorial Stadium, in the Horfield area of the city....
as a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
on 18 February 2011 after leaving Torquay on 16 December 2010. He was one of seventeen players released by the team in May 2011.
Barnet
Senda signed a one-year deal for BarnetBarnet F.C.
Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet....
on 26 July 2011. On his debut, away to Morecambe
Morecambe F.C.
Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park...
, he was part of a defence that kept a clean sheet in a 1–0 win.