Danny Light
Daniel Light (10 July 1948 – 18 October 2014) was a professional footballer who played as a forward.
 Light at Selhurst Park with the old Holmesdale Road Stand in the background | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Light | ||
| Date of birth | 10 July 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | Chiswick, England | ||
| Date of death | 18 October 2014 (aged 66) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1965–1968 | Crystal Palace | 19 | (5) |
| 1968–1970 | Colchester United | 67 | (14) |
| 1970–1971 | Guildford City | ||
| 1971–1975 | Dartford | ||
| 1975–1976 | Dover | ||
| 1976–1977 | Wealdstone | ||
| Tonbridge Angels | |||
| Total | 86+ | (19+) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Light began his career at Crystal Palace in 1965, making 22 appearances before being sold to Colchester United in 1968 for £4,000.[1][2] He was a regular player for Colchester, and made 73 appearances before moving to Guildford City on a free transfer in 1970.[2] He later played for Dartford, Dover, Wealdstone and Tonbridge Angels.[2] Whilst at Dartford, he was part of the squad that finished as runners-up in the 1973–74 FA Trophy.[2]
Later life and death
He retired and moved to Turners Hill. He died on 18 October 2014, aged 66.[2]
References
- "Danny Light". The Holmesdale Online. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
- "Danny Light". Colchester United: The Archive Database For Colchester United. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
External links
- Danny Light at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
- Danny Light at holmesdale.net
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