Woodchurch – Wirral
Danny Holmes
Co-Founder of Woodchurch Juniors FC
Former Professional Footballer – UEFA A & Elite Youth Licence Coach – Elite Player Development – Grassroots Football
Profile
About Danny Holmes
Danny Holmes is a Birkenhead-born former professional footballer, qualified coach and Co-Founder of Woodchurch Juniors FC. His football background gives the club valuable experience across player development, coaching standards and the wider grassroots game.
Through Woodchurch Juniors, Danny helps support an environment where young players can enjoy football, improve their skills, build confidence and feel part of a positive local club.
Football Background
Professional Playing Experience
Tranmere Rovers Pathway
Danny came through the Tranmere Rovers youth system, joining the club as a child and later progressing into senior football. His career included two spells with Tranmere and experience across the English and Welsh game.
Senior Football Career
His playing career included Tranmere Rovers, Southport, The New Saints, Fleetwood Town, Newport County, AFC Fylde, York City, Bangor City, Connah’s Quay Nomads and Colwyn Bay. Danny also started for York City at Wembley Stadium in the 2017 FA Trophy Final, helping York beat Macclesfield Town 3-2.
Coaching
Elite Player Development
UEFA A & Elite Youth
Danny has been publicly listed as holding UEFA A and Elite Youth coaching badges, bringing strong coaching knowledge into his work with players.
Player-Focused Coaching
Elite Player Development is connected with one-to-one sessions, group sessions and football camps designed to help players improve technically and grow in confidence.
Local Football Impact
Danny’s work links professional football experience with grassroots coaching, helping young players understand standards, habits and the enjoyment needed to keep developing.
Woodchurch Juniors FC
Supporting the Club’s Football Pathway
As Co-Founder, Danny’s role supports the club’s football vision: giving children and young people from Woodchurch and the wider Wirral area a place to play, learn and develop in a positive team environment.
- Supporting player development across the grassroots pathway
- Bringing professional football and coaching experience into the club
- Helping create standards that players, coaches and families can be proud of
- Encouraging confidence, discipline and enjoyment through football
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