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Revision as of 15:37, 31 August 2007
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| Full name | Darren John Purse | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
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Current team | Cardiff City | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
Darren John Purse (born 14 February, 1977 in Stepney, London) is a professional football player currently playing for Cardiff City.
Club Career
Purse began his career at his local club, Leyton Orient in 1993 and continued at the side until he moved to Oxford United in 1996.
Purse joined Birmingham City in 1997 and his spell included an appearance at the 2001 League Cup final as well as promotion to the FA Premier League. During the League Cup final, Purse scored a 90th minute equalizer in the 2001 League Cup from the penalty spot to take the game to extra time. Birmingham eventually lost on penalties.
Purse moved to West Bromwich Albion for £750,000 in the summer of 2004.[1] He spent a single season with Albion in the Premier League, making 24 appearances in all competitions.
In July 2005, Purse moved to Cardiff where he was named team captain.[2] He has gained a fantastic reputation for his constant hard work and consistency as the rock of the Cardiff defence, forming an effective partnership with Glenn Loovens. In July 2007 Purse ended speculation about his future by signing a one-year extension to his contract at Cardiff.
Injury Trouble
On 28 August 2007 he recieved a injury to his knee cartilage in his knee after the 1-0 Carling Cup win over Leyton Orient F.C. he is set to be out for up to 4 weeks.
International Career
Purse is a former England under-21 international.
References
- ^ "Baggies snatch Purse". BBC Sport. 2004-06-18. Retrieved 2007-05-01.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Purse heads triple Cardiff swoop". BBC Sport. 2005-07-28. Retrieved 2007-05-01.
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