Danny Graham (footballer)

Daniel Anthony William "Danny" Graham (born 12 August 1985) is an English footballer who plays for Swansea City as a striker. He was brought up in Leam Lane in Gateshead and went to Heworth Grange Comprehensive School. Graham has represented England at under-20 level.

Club career

Early career

Graham started his career at Chester-le-Street Town, in the Northern Premier League. In 2003 he joined Middlesbrough on a permanent transfer. He scored 21 goals in 20 games for the Under-19s side, getting his first action in March 2003. In the 2004–05 season he spent time on loan at Darlington, where he made nine league appearances, scoring two goals. He scored two goals for Middlesbrough, both coming in the 2004–05 season against Coventry City in the League Cup and Charlton Athletic in the league. In July 2006, Middlesbrough confirmed they were willing to let the once-hot prospect leave the club. Graham subsequently went on loan to Blackpool at the start of the 2006–07 season, scoring once in the league against Bristol City.

Derby & Leeds loan spells

The following season he was loaned to Derby County and Leeds United, although he did not score a league goal for either club.

Carlisle United

Graham made a loan move to Carlisle United until early February 2007. Graham returned to Middlesbrough on 5 February 2007, with his loan spell limited to two games due to a leg...
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