Darren Lockhart
Darren Lockhart (born 12 November 1973) is a football manager and former footballer from Northern Ireland who is currently the manager of NIFL Premier Intermediate League side Dundela.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 12 November 1973 | ||
Place of birth | Belfast, Northern Ireland | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Dundela (manager) | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1994–1996 | H&W Welders | ||
1996–1997 | Carrick Rangers | ||
1997–2000 | Crusaders | ||
2000–2007 | Glentoran | ||
2007–2008 | Crusaders | ||
2008–2009 | Bangor | ||
2009–2010 | Ballymena United | ||
2010–2011 | Ards | ||
Managerial career | |||
2012–2014 | Sirocco Works | ||
2015– | Dundela | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:22, 22 August 2009 (UTC) |
Playing career
Born in Belfast, Lockhart began his professional career with Crusaders after playing at semi-professional level with H&W Welders and Carrick Rangers. After three years with Crusaders, he later played with Glentoran, where he spent seven years and won numerous trophies, before returning to Crusaders in 2007.[1] Lockhart retired from professional football in April 2008,[2] but was later persuaded to return to the game by Bangor. He signed for Ballymena United in 2009 and left join Championship 1 side Ards for the start of the 2010–11 season where he spent one year.
Managerial career
Lockhart joined Northern Amateur Football League side Sirocco Works in the summer of 2011 initially as a coach.[3] He took over as manager in 2012,[4] and left this position in October 2014.[5]
In April 2015 Lockhart was appointed as manager of Dundela.[6]
References
- Chris Holt (12 June 2007). "Glentoran's Darren Lockhart will today sign for Crusaders". Belfast Telegraph. Archived from the original on 23 July 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
- "Lockhart decides to call it a day". BBC Sport. 28 April 2008. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
- HighBeam
- HighBeam
- "New Sirocco Works boss Crooks relishing the challenge ahead". Belfasttelegraph.
- "Duns appoint Glentoran hero as new boss".