Darryl Flahavan
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Darryl James Flahavan [fla-haa-van] (born 28 November 1978) is an English
footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bournemouth
. He most recently played for Portsmouth
. He has spent most of his career in The Football League
, winning the PFA League One
player of the year and was named in the League One
Team of the Year in 2005–06; he was also named Southend United Player's Player of the year in 2005–06.
, where he failed to break through to the first team. He was released by the Saints in 1998, and went on to make his name with Conference
side Woking
. He was signed by Southend in October 2000. Flahavan played for Southend during two spells and in total made 328 appearances for the club. Flahavan put in a man of the match display against Manchester United
in the League Cup
on 7 November 2006, making a string of saves. Southend won the game 1–0 with a Freddy Eastwood
free kick.
side Crystal Palace
in early July 2008 on a Bosman ruling
free transfer, signing a three year contract to be understudy to first-choice goalkeeper Julián Speroni
. He rejected Southend's offer of a one year deal. Flahavan made his debut in Palace's 2–1 League Cup
win over Hereford United
in August 2008. Flahavan also played in the next round against Leeds United
, but Palace lost the game 4–0. Flahavan's only league appearance of that season came against Cardiff City
and despite saving a penalty, Palace lost the game 2–1. The following season saw Flahavan remain at the club despite speculation linking him with a move away, and he made a first home league appearance for the Eagles in the 0–2 home defeat to Newcastle United
, with Speroni ruled out through injury. This proved to be his last appearance for the Eagles, however.
on loan until the end of the 2008–09 season. Leeds United had goalkeepers Casper Ankergren
, David Lucas
and Alan Martin
already at the club. Flahavan did not make an appearance.
signed Flahavan on a month emergency loan. Flahavan made his Oldham debut in the FA Cup loss against his former club Leeds United. His loan was later extended until the end of the season, when his contract at Palace was due to expire. He was not offered a new deal by new manager George Burley
.
ahead of a possible move to the club his older brother Aaron
played for. On 27 August, Portsmouth signed Flahavan on a one month deal. He was given the number 37 jersey. Flahavan signed a new one-month deal at Fratton Park
on 23 September and then did so again on 26 October. He later extended his contract until the end of the season. Flahavan did not play a single match in the 2010-11 season, as Jamie Ashdown
played the full 90 minutes in all 50 of Portsmouth's matches. He was released upon the expiration of his contract in June.
with a further one year extension in the club's favour.
was also a professional football goalkeeper. He played for Portsmouth
before being killed in a car crash in 2001. Darryl has a son named Aaron in memory of his brother.
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...
footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
. He most recently played for Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
. He has spent most of his career in 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...
, winning the PFA League One
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....
player of the year and was named in the League One
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....
Team of the Year in 2005–06; he was also named Southend United Player's Player of the year in 2005–06.
Southend United
Flahavan began his career at 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...
, where he failed to break through to the first team. He was released by the Saints in 1998, and went on to make his name with Conference
Football Conference
The Football Conference is a football league in England which consists of three divisions called Conference National, Conference North, and Conference South. Some Football Conference clubs are fully professional, such as Luton Town, but most of them are semi-professional...
side Woking
Woking F.C.
Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to the...
. He was signed by Southend in October 2000. Flahavan played for Southend during two spells and in total made 328 appearances for the club. Flahavan put in a man of the match display against Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
in the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
on 7 November 2006, making a string of saves. Southend won the game 1–0 with a Freddy Eastwood
Freddy Eastwood
Freddy Eastwood is an English-born footballer, currently playing for Coventry City. He is a Welsh International, eligible to play for the Wales national football team as his maternal grandfather was born in Llanelli, Wales...
free kick.
Crystal Palace
Flahavan signed for ChampionshipFootball League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
side Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
in early July 2008 on a Bosman ruling
Bosman ruling
Union Royale Belge des Sociétés de Football Association ASBL v Jean-Marc Bosman is a 1995 European Court of Justice decision concerning freedom of movement for workers, freedom of association, and direct effect of article 39 of the EC Treaty...
free transfer, signing a three year contract to be understudy to first-choice goalkeeper Julián Speroni
Julián Speroni
Julián Maria Speroni is an Argentine footballer who plays for Crystal Palace in the Championship. He wears the number 1 shirt and is a goalkeeper.-Dundee:...
. He rejected Southend's offer of a one year deal. Flahavan made his debut in Palace's 2–1 League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
win over Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
in August 2008. Flahavan also played in the next round against 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...
, but Palace lost the game 4–0. Flahavan's only league appearance of that season came against Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
and despite saving a penalty, Palace lost the game 2–1. The following season saw Flahavan remain at the club despite speculation linking him with a move away, and he made a first home league appearance for the Eagles in the 0–2 home defeat to Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
, with Speroni ruled out through injury. This proved to be his last appearance for the Eagles, however.
Loan to Leeds United
On 26 March 2009, he joined Leeds UnitedLeeds 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...
on loan until the end of the 2008–09 season. Leeds United had goalkeepers Casper Ankergren
Casper Ankergren
Casper Ankergren is a Danish professional football goalkeeper currently playing for English team Brighton & Hove Albion...
, David Lucas
David Lucas (footballer)
David Anthony Lucas is an English footballer who plays for Rochdale as a player/coach.-Preston North End:As a young goalkeeper, Lucas started his career at Preston North End. He went on to spend nearly ten years as a professional at the Lancashire club, punctuated by loan appearances for...
and Alan Martin
Alan Martin (footballer born 1989)
Alan Martin is a Scottish footballer who plays for Crewe Alexandra as a goalkeeper.Martin is a former Scotland under-21 international, who is viewed as a bright prospect for the future.-Club career:...
already at the club. Flahavan did not make an appearance.
Loan to Oldham Athletic
Oldham AthleticOldham 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...
signed Flahavan on a month emergency loan. Flahavan made his Oldham debut in the FA Cup loss against his former club Leeds United. His loan was later extended until the end of the season, when his contract at Palace was due to expire. He was not offered a new deal by new manager George Burley
George Burley
George Elder Burley is a Scottish football manager and former player and manager, formerly the manager of Crystal Palace Football Club. Burley had a professional career spanning 21 years as a player making 628 appearances and earning 11 Scotland caps...
.
Portsmouth
On 8 August 2010, Flahavan started training with PortsmouthPortsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
ahead of a possible move to the club his older brother Aaron
Aaron Flahavan
Aaron Adam Flahavan was an English football goalkeeper who played for Portsmouth.- Life and career :Flahavan played for the Southampton youth team before turning professional with Portsmouth at age 18 in 1994...
played for. On 27 August, Portsmouth signed Flahavan on a one month deal. He was given the number 37 jersey. Flahavan signed a new one-month deal at Fratton Park
Fratton Park
Fratton Park is a football stadium in the English city-port of Portsmouth. It has been the home of professional club Portsmouth F.C. since its construction in 1898.-Description:...
on 23 September and then did so again on 26 October. He later extended his contract until the end of the season. Flahavan did not play a single match in the 2010-11 season, as Jamie Ashdown
Jamie Ashdown
Jamie Lawrence Ashdown is an English footballer who is currently at Portsmouth where he plays as a goalkeeper.- Career :...
played the full 90 minutes in all 50 of Portsmouth's matches. He was released upon the expiration of his contract in June.
Bournemouth
On 28 June 2011, Flahavan signed a one year deal with BournemouthA.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
with a further one year extension in the club's favour.
Personal life
Flahavan's older brother AaronAaron Flahavan
Aaron Adam Flahavan was an English football goalkeeper who played for Portsmouth.- Life and career :Flahavan played for the Southampton youth team before turning professional with Portsmouth at age 18 in 1994...
was also a professional football goalkeeper. He played for Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
before being killed in a car crash in 2001. Darryl has a son named Aaron in memory of his brother.
Career statistics
- (correct as of 15 June 2011)
Club Season League Cup Play-offs Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Woking Woking F.C.Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to 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...13 0 - - 13 0 Woking Woking F.C.Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to the...1999–00 24 0 - - 24 0 Woking Woking F.C.Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to the...2000–01 2000-01 in English footballThe 2000–01 season was the 121st season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Manchester United secured their 3rd Premiership title in succession and their 7th title in just nine seasons...6 0 - - 6 0 Total 1998–2001 43 0 - - 43 0 Southend United Southend United F.C.Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...2000–01 2000-01 in English footballThe 2000–01 season was the 121st season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Manchester United secured their 3rd Premiership title in succession and their 7th title in just nine seasons...29 0 4 0 - 33 0 Southend United Southend United F.C.Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...2001–02 2001-02 in English footballThe 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...41 0 5 0 - 46 0 Southend United Southend United F.C.Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...2002–03 2002-03 in English footballThe 2002-03 season was the 123rd season of competitive football in England.-Most Memorable rise:*Wigan Athletic marked their 25th season of Football League membership by winning the Division Two championship and reaching the league's second tier for the very first time.-Most Memorable...41 0 5 0 - 46 0 Southend United Southend United F.C.Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...2003–04 2003-04 in English footballThe 2003-04 season was the 124th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:Arsenal completed the entire campaign without losing a single league game....37 0 5 0 - 42 0 Southend United Southend United F.C.Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...2004–05 2004-05 in English footballThe 2004–05 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*2004–05 was the first season to feature the rebranded Football League. The First Division, Second Division and Third Division were renamed the Football League Championship, Football League One and Football League...31 0 - - 31 0 Southend United Southend United F.C.Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...2005–06 2005-06 in English footballThe 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...43 0 2 0 - 45 0 Southend United Southend United F.C.Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...2006–07 2006-07 in English footballThe 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five...46 0 8 0 - 54 0 Southend United Southend United F.C.Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...2007–08 2007-08 in English footballThe 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...26 0 3 0 2 0 31 0 Total 2000–2008 294 0 32 0 2 0 328 0 Crystal Palace Crystal Palace F.C.Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...2008–09 1 0 2 0 - 3 0 Crystal Palace Crystal Palace F.C.Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...2009–10 1 0 0 0 - 1 0 Total 2008–2010 2 0 2 0 - 4 0 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...
(loan)2008–09 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 Total 2009 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 Oldham Athletic (loan) 2009–10 7 0 1 0 - 8 0 Total 2009 7 0 1 0 - 8 0 Portsmouth Portsmouth F.C.Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...2010–11 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 Total 2010-2011 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 Career totals 346 0 35 0 2 0 383 0
Honours
- 2004 Football League TrophyFootball League TrophyThe Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
Runners-up Medal - 2005 Football League Trophy Runners-up Medal
- 2006 Football League OneFootball League OneFootball League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
Champions Medal - 2006 PFA Football League OneFootball League OneFootball League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
Player of the Year - 2006 Southend UnitedSouthend United F.C.Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
Player of the Year