Danny Greaves (footballer)
# Danny Greaves (footballer)

Daniel Thomas Greaves (born 31 January 1963) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. After retiring as a player, Greaves became a football manager, and managed Witham Town.

## Career

### Playing career

After graduating from Tottenham Hotspur's youth team, Greaves began his senior career with Southend United, making 49 appearances in the Football League between 1981 and 1984. He then spent a season with Cambridge United, making four further appearances in the League, before playing non-League football with Chelmsford City.

### Coaching career

After retiring as a player, Greaves became a football manager, and managed Witham Town for a spell. In 2015, he became assistant manager to Steve Tilson at C&K Basildon Ladies F.C.

## Personal life

His father Jimmy was also a professional footballer. He is of Irish descent through his father.

