Danny Pugh

Danny Pugh

Pugh playing for Stoke City in May 2009
Personal information
Full name Daniel Adam Pugh[1]
Date of birth (1982-10-19) 19 October 1982[1]
Place of birth Cheadle Hulme, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Playing position Midfielder
Left-back
Club information
Current team
 Blackpool
Youth career
000?–2002 Manchester United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2004 Manchester United 1 (0)
2004–2006 Leeds United 50 (5)
2006–2008 Preston North End 52 (4)
2007–2008 → Stoke City (loan) 14 (0)
2008–2012 Stoke City 53 (1)
2010 → Preston North End (loan) 5 (0)
2011–2012 → Leeds United (loan) 17 (2)
2012–2014 Leeds United 41 (1)
2013 → Sheffield Wednesday (loan) 16 (1)
2014–2015 Coventry City 5 (0)
2015–2016 Bury 39 (0)
2016– Blackpool 7 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 01:34, 17 September 2016 (UTC).


Daniel Adam "Danny" Pugh (born 19 October 1982) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Blackpool.

Pugh began his career with Manchester United where he made a handful of appearances before joining Leeds United in the summer of 2004. Pugh spent two seasons at Elland Road before joining Preston North End. Another two-year spell followed until he joined Stoke City in November 2007. He became a regular under Tony Pulis helping the club gain promotion in 2007–08. He struggled to hold down a regular place in the side in the Premier League and had loan spells back at Preston and then Leeds where he joined permanently for a second time in January 2012. Pugh made 62 appearances in his second spell at Leeds and also played on loan at Sheffield Wednesday in 2012–13. He then went on to play for Coventry City, Bury and Blackpool.

Career

Manchester United

Pugh came through the youth ranks at Manchester United. In his time at the club, he made seven first-team appearances, six of which came in cup competitions.

Leeds United

Pugh became the first player signed under new Leeds United manager Kevin Blackwell as part-exchange for former Leeds favourite Alan Smith.[3][4] Pugh was signed as a utility player – his ability to play on the left side of midfield or defence and centre midfield was to be a key factor in a Leeds squad which only had four players remaining from the season before.

His Leeds career started well; for the first half of the season, he held down the left midfield position in a 4–4–2 formation, and had been the club's top scorer until the arrival of David Healy from Preston North End. Pugh was then switched to left-back after an injury to Stephen Crainey and a dip in form from Frazer Richardson. However, Pugh subsequently fell out of favour at Leeds. Blackwell's decision to switch to a 4–3–3 formation meant that Pugh's position was taken by Eddie Lewis or David Healy and, with Matthew Kilgallon occupying the left full back position, Pugh was dropped to the bench. His last few months at Leeds having been spent almost entirely out of the first team he had made only five appearances in his final six months with the club that reached the playoff finals under Kevin Blackwell. In total Pugh made 57 appearances for Leeds in all competitions and scored 6 goals.

Preston North End

Pugh was sold to Preston in June 2006 for a fee of £250,000, becoming manager Paul Simpson's first signing, Pugh was a regular in the first team, playing tucked in off the left flank or occasionally as an out-and-out central midfielder.[5]

Stoke City

On 2 November 2007, it was announced that Stoke City had signed Pugh, 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".[6] The move was made permanent on 3 January 2008, with Stoke paying Preston £500,000 for Pugh's services.[7] Pugh has been a regular since joining the club, playing as left-sided midfielder and left-back. He has also deputised in centre midfield, winning man of the match awards in games against Watford and Newcastle United.

Pugh struggled to establish himself in the side during the 2008–09 season with most of his appearances coming off the bench. He scored his first goal for Stoke in a 2–0 win over Rotherham United in the League Cup.[8] Due to injury to Danny Higginbotham towards the end of the season Pugh took his place at right back for the final few matches against Fulham, Wigan Athletic and Arsenal. Despite not playing much Pugh signed a one-year contract extension keeping him at Stoke until 2012.[9] Pugh scored his first league goal for Stoke in a 3–1 defeat to Arsenal however he also gave away a penalty in the match.[10] After struggling for first team appearances for Stoke, Pugh returned to his old club Preston North End on a months loan on 17 November 2010 along with fellow Stoke team-mate Michael Tonge.[11] This was extended until 16 January 2011.[12] He signed a contract extension with Stoke keeping him at the Britannia Stadium until 2013 on 20 December 2010. He signed this despite only making a few appearances for Stoke since the club's promotion to the Premier League in 2008.[13]

He was recalled from his loan spell at Preston on 31 December by manager Tony Pulis.[14] Pugh made only his second league start for Stoke in two seasons away at Birmingham City in February 2011.[15][16] In total Pugh made 18 appearances for Stoke in all competitions during the 2010–11 season including an appearance as a substitute in the 2011 FA Cup Final.[17] Pugh made six appearances at the start of the 2011–12 season and scored against Swiss side FC Thun the Europa League giving Stoke a 1–0 win on 18 August 2011.[18] However Pugh was left out Stoke's 25-man Premier League squad by manager Tony Pulis for the 2011–12 season.[19] He left Stoke in January 2012 to re-join Leeds United on a permanent transfer after five seasons with the "Potters" making 89 appearances scoring three goals.[20]

Return to Leeds United

On 22 September, Pugh re-joined Leeds United on a three-month loan with the option to a permanent move, Leeds revealed after they had signed him that they tried to sign Pugh on transfer deadline day but Stoke needed him a little while longer, before he completed his loan move to Leeds.[21][22] Pugh made his second debut for Leeds in a 3–3 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion.[23] Pugh scored his first goal of his second spell at Leeds in the 1–0 victory against Portsmouth at Elland Road in a Championship game on 1 October 2011.[24] Pugh scored his second goal in consecutive games in the match against Doncaster Rovers on 14 October.[25] Due to the injury to Jonny Howson, Pugh moved into a central midfield position.[26] He signed for Leeds on a two and a half-year deal on 2 January 2012.[27]

In August 2012 Leeds Manager Neil Warnock announced that Pugh and team mate Robbie Rogers had been placed on the transfer list to generate funds for a new striker.[28][29] Pugh made his first appearance of the 2012–13 season coming on as a substitute in the 2–1 defeat to Blackpool then made his second appearance of the season coming in to the starting line up in the 2–1 win over Everton in the 3rd Round of the League Cup.[30]

In January 2013 Pugh joined Sheffield Wednesday on loan until the end of the 2012–13 season.[31] Pugh was originally signed to fill in the left wing for Jérémy Hélan who was set to leave Hillsbrough, however upon Hélan's return to the club, Pugh dropped back to the left back position. Pugh made his debut for the Owls in a 2–1 away victory at Charlton Athletic.[32] He scored his first goal for Wednesday in a 3–1 home victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, directly from a free kick.[33]

In June 2013, Pugh returned to Leeds United for pre-season training.[34] Having been out in the cold for the start of the 2013–14 season, Pugh was brought back into the team for the game away to Charlton Athletic playing in a left wing back position. The game finished 4–2 to Leeds with Pugh winning a penalty for Leeds in the second half which Ross McCormack coolly dispatched from 12 yards.[35] On 16 May 2014, Pugh was released by Leeds United.[36]

Later career

Pugh joined Coventry City on 16 July 2014 on a one-year contract.[37] He was released at the end of the season, signing for Bury on a one-year contract on 13 July 2015.[38] Pugh spent the 2015–16 season with the Shakers before moving onto Blackpool in July 2016.[39]

Career statistics

As of 8 May 2016[40]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other[A] Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester United 2002–03[41] Premier League 1000103050
2003–04[42] Premier League 0010100020
Total 1010203070
Leeds United 2004–05[43] Championship 3851031—426
2005–06[44] Championship 1200030—150
Total 505106100576
Preston North End 2006–07[45] Championship 4543010—494
2007–08[46] Championship 700011—81
Total 524302100575
Stoke City 2007–08[46] Championship 3002000—320
2008–09[47] Premier League 1700031—201
2009–10[48] Premier League 713030—131
2010–11[49] Premier League 1005030—180
2011–12[50] Premier League 3000003161
Total 6711009131893
Preston North End (loan) 2010–11[49] Championship 500000—50
Leeds United 2011–12[50] Championship 3421000—352
2012–13[51] Championship 400020—60
2013–14[52] Championship 2021000—222
Total 584202000624
Sheffield Wednesday (loan) 2012–13[51] Championship 1610000—161
Coventry City 2014–15[53] League One 5000101070
Bury 2015–16[54] League One 390502020480
Career total 293152202439134819
A. ^ Includes appearances and goals in the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and Football League Trophy.

References

  1. 1 2 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2009). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2009–10. Mainstream Publishing. ISBN 978-1-84596-474-0.
  2. ↑ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2009). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2009–2010. Headline. p. 539. ISBN 978-0-7553-1948-0.
  3. ↑ "Leeds in swoop for Pugh". BBC Sport. 27 May 2004. Retrieved 14 February 2011.
  4. ↑ "Man Utd sign Smith". BBC Sport. 27 May 2004. Retrieved 26 May 2004.
  5. ↑ "Simpson completes Pugh signature". BBC Sport. 26 June 2006. Retrieved 14 February 2011.
  6. ↑ "Preston's Pugh makes Stoke move" BBC Sport Retrieved on 2 November 2007
  7. ↑ "Pugh completes his move to Stoke". BBC Sport. 16 January 2008. Retrieved 14 February 2011.
  8. ↑ "Stoke City 2–0 Rotherham United". BBC Sport. 11 November 2008. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  9. ↑ "Pugh extends contract with Stoke". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  10. ↑ Sheringham, Sam (27 February 2010). "Stoke 1 – 3 Arsenal". Stoke City official site. Stoke City. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
  11. ↑ "Preston loan deal for Stoke City duo Pugh and Tonge". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  12. ↑ "Preston extend Danny Pugh and Michael Tonge loan deals". BBC Sport. 18 December 2010.
  13. ↑ "Danny Pugh pens new contract with Stoke". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  14. ↑ "Pugh And Tonge Return". stokecityfc.com. 31 December 2010.
  15. ↑ "Birmingham 1 – 0 Stoke". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  16. ↑ "Pugh's delight at surprise start tempered by result". The Sentinel. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  17. ↑ "Man City 1–0 Stoke". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  18. ↑ "FC Thun 0 – 1 Stoke". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  19. ↑ "Collins left out of Pulis's 25-man squad". thisisstaffordshire.co.uk. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
  20. ↑ "Leeds sign Danny Pugh permanently from Stoke". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
  21. ↑ "United seal Pugh return". LUFC. 22 September 2011.
  22. ↑ "Leeds United sign Stoke City utility player Danny Pugh". BBC. 22 September 2011.
  23. ↑ "Brighton 3 – Leeds 3". LUFC. 23 September 2011.
  24. ↑ "Leeds 1 – 0 Portsmouth". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  25. ↑ "Doncaster 0 – Leeds 3". LUFC. 14 October 2011.
  26. ↑ "Snoddy spot-kick snatches point". LUFC. 10 December 2011.
  27. ↑ "Pugh pens Leeds contract". Sky Sports. 2 January 2012.
  28. ↑ "Duo placed on transfer list". Leeds United AFC. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  29. ↑ "Leeds United Supporters' Trust confirms collapse of takeover bid". BBC Sport. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  30. ↑ "UNITED SINK EVERTON". Leeds United A.F.C. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
  31. ↑ "Sheffield Wednesday sign Leroy Lita and Danny Pugh". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  32. ↑ "Charlton 1–2 Sheff Wed". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 April 2013.
  33. ↑ "Sheff Wed 3–1 Brighton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 April 2013.
  34. ↑ "PRE-SEASON: BOSS DELIGHTED WITH FITNESS". Leeds United. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
  35. ↑ "Charlton Athletic 2–4 Leeds United". BBC Sport. 9 November 2013.
  36. ↑ "SEVEN RELEASED BY UNITED". Leeds United AFC. 16 May 2014.
  37. ↑ "Coventry City sign left-back Danny Pugh on a one-year deal with an option for a further year". Coventry City F.C. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  38. ↑ "Utility man Pugh joins Bury". Bury. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  39. ↑ "Blackpool takeover talk overshadows Pugh signing". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  40. ↑ "Danny Pugh". Soccerbase. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  41. ↑ "Games played by Danny Pugh in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  42. ↑ "Games played by Danny Pugh in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  43. ↑ "Games played by Danny Pugh in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  44. ↑ "Games played by Danny Pugh in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  45. ↑ "Games played by Danny Pugh in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  46. 1 2 "Games played by Danny Pugh in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  47. ↑ "Games played by Danny Pugh in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  48. ↑ "Games played by Danny Pugh in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  49. 1 2 "Games played by Danny Pugh in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  50. 1 2 "Games played by Danny Pugh in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  51. 1 2 "Games played by Danny Pugh in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  52. ↑ "Games played by Danny Pugh in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  53. ↑ "Games played by Danny Pugh in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  54. ↑ "Games played by Danny Pugh in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
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