Northern Ireland international footballer who played for and captained Tottenham Hotspur during their famous double-winning season of 1960–61. He was an excellent passer of the ball and played 382 times for Tottenham Hotspur at right half back. Danny began his career at Glentoran before moving to Barnsley in 1949. After 3 years at Aston Villa, this inspiring leader was transferred to Spurs in 1954 for £30,000. His 10 year career at Tottenham made him a legend in the game and he retired at the age of 38 to became a respected football journalist. He later returned to football to manage both Northern Ireland and Chelsea.
He was Footballer of the Year in 1958 and 1961, won the League and FA Cup Double in 1961, the FA Cup in 1962 and the European Cup Winner’s Cup in 1963. He also amassed 56 international caps for Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland international footballer who played for and captained Tottenham Hotspur during their famous double-winning season of 1960–61. He was an excellent passer of the ball and played 382 times for Tottenham Hotspur at right half back. Danny began his career at Glentoran before moving to Barnsley in 1949. After 3 years at Aston Villa, this inspiring leader was transferred to Spurs in 1954 for £30,000. His 10 year career at Tottenham made him a legend in the game and he retired at the age of 38 to became a respected football journalist. He later returned to football to manage both Northern Ireland and Chelsea.
He was Footballer of the Year in 1958 and 1961, won the League and FA Cup Double in 1961, the FA Cup in 1962 and the European Cup Winner’s Cup in 1963. He also amassed 56 international caps for Northern Ireland.