18 Facts About Daryl Clare

Daryl Adam Clare was born on 1 August 1978 and is a former professional footballer and coach.

Daryl Clare has twice won the Conference Golden Boot for the season's leading scorer.

Daryl Clare won the Football Conference title twice, with Boston United in 2002 and Chester in 2004.

Daryl Clare has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-21 and B international level.

That year Daryl Clare was part of the Town side that won promotion from the Second Division via the play-offs, though he took no part in the play-off final, and played on the winning side in the Football League Trophy.

Daryl Clare was voted as young player of the year for both Grimsby and the Republic of Ireland.

Daryl Clare joined Boston United on a free transfer in July 2001 after a trial there.

Daryl Clare returned to Boston in November 2004, before joining Conference side Crawley Town in August 2005 for a club record fee.

Daryl Clare left Crawley in March 2006 after the club ran into financial difficulties, and joined Burton Albion.

Daryl Clare scored 18 goals in his first season at Burton and signed a new one-year contract in May 2007.

Daryl Clare scored two goals in a losing cause in the semi-final of the play-offs.

Daryl Clare requested a transfer in January 2009 so as to be closer to his family, and media speculation suggested that he had become a transfer target for Gainsborough Trinity, although this move failed to materialise.

Daryl Clare scored on his debut after coming on as a substitute away at Grays Athletic.

Daryl Clare signed a permanent contract with Gateshead on 8 January 2010, moving there on a free transfer.

Daryl Clare joined Alfreton Town on loan from Cambridge in February 2011.

Daryl Clare signed a one-month loan deal for Gainsborough Trinity on 10 August 2011.

Daryl Clare was released by Cambridge United on 22 September 2011.

Daryl Clare has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-21 and B international level.