Danny Spiller
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Spiller | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Daniel "Danny" Spiller (born 10 October 1981 in Maidstone) is an English professional footballer currently playing for Wycombe Wanderers.
Spiller began his professional career with Gillingham. A product of the club's youth system, he signed his first professional contract in 2000 but saw his first season ravaged by injury and did not make his league debut in the 2001-02 season. Spiller came to the fore during the 2003–2004 season when he was player of the season after a string of man-of-the-match performances. He finished the season by signing a contract keeping him at Priestfield Stadium until 2007.
In 2004 West Ham tabled a bid of £750,000 for Danny which was subsequently turned down by the Gillingham board. Gillingham chairman Paul Scally was quoted as saying "anything under a million is an insult". [1][2]
Predominantly a midfielder, Spiller has also played as a striker, and right-back, although his preferred position is in central midfield.
On 11 June, 2007, it was announced that Spiller had agreed terms to join Millwall on 1 July, 2007.[3]
After struggling with injuries, Spiller only managed 10 appearances for Millwall, scoring one goal in a 1–0 home victory over Cheltenham Town. [4] On 27 May, 2009, Spiller was released from his contract at Millwall. [5]
Spinner appeared in Wycombe Wanderers' pre-season friendly at Bristol City on 1st August 2009 in an attempt to seal a contract with the newly promoted League 1 club. He signed on non-contract terms 4 days later. [6]
References
- ^ Gills Slap Price on Spiller, BBC Football, 8 June 2004. Retrieved 13 July 2009
- ^ Spiller Staying with Gills, BBC Football, 14 June 2004. Retrieved 13 July 2009
- ^ Lions Land Alexander and Spiller, BBC Football, 11 June 2007. Retrieved 13 July 2009
- ^ Millwall 1-0 Cheltenham, Millwall F.C., 18 August 2007. Retrieved 13 July 2009
- ^ Jackett Releases 10 in Lions Cull, BBC Football, 27 May 2009. Retrieved 13 July 2009
- ^ http://www.wycombewanderers.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10430~1745439,00.html
External links
- Danny Spiller at Soccerbase
- Danny Spiller Official Website at Icons.com
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