Daniel Adam Pugh was born on 19 October 1982 and is an English professional football coach and former player.
28 Facts About Danny Pugh
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Danny Pugh began his career with Manchester United, and made a handful of first team appearances before being transferred to Leeds United in May 2004.
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Danny Pugh appeared in the 2011 FA Cup Final, however he struggled to hold down a regular place in the Premier League and had loan spells back at Preston and then Leeds, before joining Leeds permanently for a second time in January 2012.
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Danny Pugh signed with Port Vale in January 2017 and was appointed as a first-team coach in September 2018.
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Danny Pugh stepped up to become Vale's caretaker-manager in January 2019 and January 2021.
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Danny Pugh came through the youth ranks at Manchester United, signing as a professional on 18 July 2000.
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Danny Pugh went on to make further appearances against Juventus and Deportivo de La Coruna in the second group stage of the Champions League.
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In May 2004, Danny Pugh was traded to derby rivals Leeds United in part-exchange for Alan Smith, becoming the first player signed by manager Kevin Blackwell.
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On 2 November 2007, Danny Pugh joined Stoke City initially on loan with a view to a permanent move in January; manager Tony Pulis was "delighted to have signed a quality left-sided midfielder".
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Danny Pugh signed a one-year contract extension in October 2009.
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Danny Pugh made only his second league start for Stoke in two seasons away at Birmingham City in February 2011.
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Danny Pugh left Stoke in January 2012 to rejoin Leeds United on a permanent transfer after five seasons with the "Potters", having made a total 89 appearances and scoring three goals for the club.
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On 22 September 2011, Danny Pugh rejoined Simon Grayson's Leeds United on a three-month loan with the option to a permanent move.
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Danny Pugh signed for Leeds on a two and a half-year deal on 2 January 2012.
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Danny Pugh was originally signed to fill in the left wing for Jeremy Helan who was set to leave Hillsborough, however upon Helan's return to the club, Danny Pugh dropped back to the left back position.
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Manager Brian McDermott went on to praise Danny Pugh, saying he "hadn't started a game all season and comes in and does that".
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Danny Pugh finished the season with 22 appearances to his name, but was released by the club in May 2014.
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Danny Pugh joined Steven Pressley's Coventry City on a one-year contract in July 2014.
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Danny Pugh picked up an ankle injury which required surgery just two games into his Coventry career, and lost his first team place at left-back to Ryan Haynes.
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Danny Pugh joined David Flitcroft's Bury on a one-year contract in July 2015.
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Danny Pugh signed a one-year contract with EFL League Two side Blackpool in July 2016.
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Danny Pugh was appointed as club captain by new "Valiants" manager Neil Aspin in October 2017.
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On 18 September 2018, Danny Pugh took on extra coaching duties at Port Vale following the departure of coach Gary Brabin.
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Neil Aspin resigned on 30 January 2019, and Danny Pugh stepped in to serve as caretaker-manager.
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Danny Pugh again became caretaker-manager following Askey's departure on 4 January 2021.
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Club chairperson Carol Shanahan said that Danny Pugh had been unlucky during his time in charge, missing Tom Pope and Devante Rodney to injury and having to self-isolate at home for two games, and she confirmed that Danny Pugh had not applied for the role on a permanent basis.
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On 10 May 2021, Port Vale announced Danny Pugh had left the club.
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Danny Pugh was announced as a signing at Hanley Town three months later, a club managed by former teammate Carl Dickinson.