23 Facts About Danny North

Daniel Jamie North was born on 7 September 1987 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Barton Town, where he is first team manager.

Danny North started his professional career with home town club Grimsby Town in 2004 where he went on to break into the first team several years later.

Danny North departed Grimsby in 2010 and went on to play for Alfreton Town in 2010 before moving to Ireland with St Patrick's Athletic.

Since returning to England, Danny North has played in Non-League football and has turned out for Cleethorpes Town, Lincoln United, and Barton Town.

Danny North, only made one appearance for The Mariners in the following season, against Mansfield Town.

Danny North scored his first professional goal on 10 February 2007 against Bristol Rovers.

On 14 August 2007, Danny North scored Grimsby's 7,000th goal in all competitions, in the League Cup tie at home to Burnley.

In January 2008 Danny North was named League Two Player of the Month after scoring 4 goals in 5 games.

On 1 April 2010 Danny North joined Conference Danny North side Alfreton Town until the end of the season.

In June 2010, Danny North agreed to join Irish club St Patrick's Athletic until the end of the League of Ireland season in October 2010, taking the number 9 jersey previously worn by Alex Williams who left in the summer transfer window.

Danny North finished the 2010 season with seven goals, making him a popular figure with Saints fans.

Danny North signed a new deal to keep him at St Pat's for the 2011 season on 17 January 2011.

Danny North continued his superb run of form with two vital goals against Sligo Rovers, and more very important goals against UCD, Derry City and Dundalk to increase his tally to 10 goals in 11 games.

Danny North won the League of Ireland Player of the Month and the St Patrick's Athletic Supporters Player of the Month for June 2011 after his goals against Derry City, Dundalk, Galway United, Bray Wanderers, two assists against Drogheda United and all round excellent play.

Danny North opened the scoring in the Dublin derby away to Shelbourne in the FAI Cup semi-final at Tolka Park on 14 October 2011.

Danny North won the Supporters Young Player of the Year after a season in which he scored 19 goals in 49 appearances in all competitions.

Danny North agreed to join Sligo Rovers for the 2012 season on 30 November 2011.

Danny North returned from injury in June 2013 coming on as a sub in an FAI Cup game in Waterford United.

Ahead of the 2015 season, Danny North returned to train with former club Grimsby Town, scoring against Corby Town in a friendly victory.

Danny North joined Shamrock Rovers on 20 November 2014 in preparation for the 2015 season.

Barton Town confirmed on 24 December 2019, that Danny North had joined the club.

On 10 May 2021, Danny North was appointed as assistant manager of Barton Town, under his former Grimsby teammate Nathan Jarman as manager.

In 2023 Danny North replaced Jarman as First Team Manager after Jarman was released by mutual agreement.