29 Facts About Daniel Parslow

Daniel James Parslow was born on 11 September 1985 and is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a centre-back in the English Football League for York City and Cheltenham Town.

Daniel Parslow signed for Conference National club York City a year later after being released by Cardiff.

Daniel Parslow returned to York, initially on loan, in 2017 and helped them win in the 2017 FA Trophy Final.

Daniel Parslow retired from playing in 2019 because of a head injury.

Daniel Parslow started his career with Cardiff City's youth system in 1998.

Daniel Parslow went on trial with League One club Swansea City in March 2006, before returning to Cardiff the following month after nothing materialised.

Daniel Parslow was signed by Conference National club York City on 18 August 2006 following a successful trial.

Daniel Parslow signed a new contract with York in September 2008 that contracted him to the club until June 2010.

Daniel Parslow signed a new contract with York in January 2010 to tie him to the club until June 2012.

Daniel Parslow formed a central defensive partnership with Chris Smith, and manager Gary Mills praised him by calling him "outstanding".

Daniel Parslow appeared twice at right-back in the first two months of the season when Lanre Oyebanjo was absent, before falling behind Jon Challinor and Jamal Fyfield for a place in defence.

Daniel Parslow was used mostly as a substitute from then before a run starting in central defence in late December 2011, before losing his place after the signing of Chris Doig in February 2012.

Daniel Parslow was restored to the starting line-up in early March 2012 due to other defenders being unavailable, before Doig took his place in the team.

Daniel Parslow returned to the starting line-up in early April 2012 due to Smith's absence and started 10 of York's last 11 fixtures of the season.

Daniel Parslow played at right-back, left-back and defensive midfield throughout the season, and played in the latter position in the end of season run-in to form part of a midfield trio including Tom Platt and Adam Reed that helped York avoid relegation.

Daniel Parslow became the first York player to be named Clubman of the Year on three occasions, having been presented the award before York's final home match of the season against Southend United on 20 April 2013.

Daniel Parslow established himself in the centre of defence alongside McGurk, and retained the armband when Smith was recalled into the team.

Daniel Parslow had made 23 appearances in his second loan spell at Grimsby, and after returning to York was released after nine years at the club.

Daniel Parslow stood in as Cheltenham's vice-captain after a season-ending injury to the captain Downes in January 2016,.

Daniel Parslow was named the Cheltenham Players' Player of the Year, and was included in the National League Team of the Year.

Daniel Parslow signed a new contract with the club in May 2016.

Daniel Parslow re-signed for York City permanently on 30 June 2017 on a one-year contract.

Daniel Parslow retired from playing in July 2019 because of a head injury.

Daniel Parslow played two more matches for the under-19s to finish his career at that level with three caps.

Daniel Parslow was capped four times by Wales at under-21 level.

Daniel Parslow was called up by the Wales semi-pro team for the Four Nations Tournament in May 2007.

Daniel Parslow retained the armband for the 2008 Four Nations Tournament, starting all of Wales three matches as they finished in second place in the four-team group.

Daniel Parslow primarily played as a centre-back, and stated that he was most comfortable playing this position.

Daniel Parslow completed a five-year degree in sports science at Manchester Metropolitan University in July 2012.