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词条 Darren Wrack
释义

  1. Playing career

     Derby County  Grimsby Town  Walsall  Later career 

  2. Scouting career

  3. Personal life

  4. Statistics

  5. Honours

  6. References

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| name = Darren Wrack
| image =
| caption =
| fullname = Darren Wreck[1]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1976|5|5|df=y}}
| birth_place = Cleethorpes, England
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=9}}
| position = Midfielder
| youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = Derby County
| years1 = 1994–1996| clubs1 = Derby County | caps1 = 26| goals1 = 1
| years2 = 1996–1998| clubs2 = Grimsby Town | caps2 = 13| goals2 = 1
| years3 = 1997 | clubs3 = → Shrewsbury Town (loan)| caps3 = 4| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 1998–2008| clubs4 = Walsall | caps4 = 336| goals4 = 46
| years5 = 2008–2010| clubs5 = Kettering Town | caps5 = 64| goals5 = 1
| years6 = 2010–2011| clubs6 = Stafford Rangers | caps6 = 6| goals6 = 0
| totalcaps = 449| totalgoals = 49
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Darren Wrack (born 5 May 1976) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He scored 55 goals from 509 league and cup appearances in a 17-year career in the English Football League and Conference.

He began his career at Derby County in 1994, and helped the club to win promotion out of the First Division in 1995–96, before he was sold on to Grimsby Town in July 1996. He never established himself in the Grimsby first team, and had a brief loan spell at Shrewsbury Town, before moving on to Walsall in July 1998. He went on to spend ten years with the club, winning promotion out of the Second Division in 1998–99 and out of League Two in 2006–07. He was also voted onto the PFA Team of the Year in 1998–99. He joined Kettering Town in July 2008 after receiving treatment at the Sporting Chance Clinic for a gambling addiction. He joined Stafford Rangers in September 2010, before announcing his retirement in January 2011. He later worked as a scout for Brighton & Hove Albion and Port Vale.

Playing career

Derby County

Wrack began his career as a trainee at Derby County in 1994, and made his debut for the "Rams" under Roy McFarland in the 1994–95 season. Jim Smith led the club to promotion into the Premier League as runners-up of the First Division in 1995–96. Wrack played 31 games during his two seasons at the Baseball Ground.

Grimsby Town

Wrack returned home to Cleethorpes and signed with his home town club Grimsby Town in July 1996 for a fee of £100,000. He was handed his "Mariners" debut by player-manager Brian Laws on 17 August 1996 when he came on as a 78th-minute replacement for Neil Woods in Town's 3–1 home defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Grimsby were relegated from the First Division at the end of the 1996–97 season with Wrack featuring 11 times, scoring once in a 1–1 away draw with Reading. During the same season Wrack also spent a month on loan at Shrewsbury Town, featuring in five games for Fred Davies's "Shrews".[2] During the 1997–98 season, with the club now under the tenure of Alan Buckley, Wrack failed to make an impact in the first team with the likes of Kevin Donovan, Tommy Widdrington and Paul Groves favoured over Wrack. Wrack would only feature twice for Grimsby under Buckley this season, a Football League Trophy victory over Hull City and a league defeat to Northampton Town. Grimsby earned promotion back to the First Division via the play-offs as well as winning the Football League Trophy in a Wembley double, however Wrack did not feature in either occasion. Speaking in 2006, Wrack stated that he felt he was "never given the chance to shine" at Blundell Park.[2]

Walsall

Wrack was signed by Walsall manager Ray Graydon on a free transfer in July 1998.[3] He was voted onto the PFA Team of the Year as the "Saddlers" secured promotion out of the Second Division in the 1998–99 season after finishing in second place behind runaway leaders Fulham.[4][5] He played 50 games during the 1999–2000 season as Walsall were immediately relegated back into the Second Division. Walsall achieved promotion via the play-offs at the end of the 2000–01 campaign, but Wrack was not included in the matchday squad for the play-off final victory over Reading.[6] He signed a new one-year contract in July 2002.[7] He scored seven goals from 50 games in the 2002–03 season, and manager Colin Lee praised Wrack's versatility and willingness to play out of position.[8] He signed a new two-year contract in June 2003.[9] He was limited to 29 appearances during the 2003–04 season due to injury problems as Walsall suffered relegation.[10]

He scored seven goals in 43 League One games during the 2004–05 season. He signed a new contract in June 2005 which resulted in a pay cut but guaranteed him a testimonial; manager Paul Merson said that: "this is a real boost to us because when he's fit his name is first on the team sheet".[11] Wrack broke his leg following a challenge by Colin Miles during a 2–1 defeat to Yeovil Town in September 2005.[12][13][14] It took him 13 months to return to full fitness, during which time Walsall were relegated.[15] He marked his return to action with a last-minute goal in a 1–1 draw with Swansea City in a Football League Trophy tie on 17 October 2006.[16] However, he pulled his hamstring during a 1–0 win over Hereford United on 18 November, which was only his second league start in a year.[17] New manager Richard Money led the club to the League Two title in the 2006–07 season.[18][19] Wrack was given a testimonial game against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Bescot Stadium in April 2008, which attracted only 1,330 supporters.[20] Both Wrack and long-time teammate Ian Roper were released by the club the following month; this was despite Wrack playing 44 games during the 2007–08 season.[21]

Later career

Wrack joined Mark Cooper's Kettering Town in July 2008.[22] He made 41 appearances across the 2008–09 campaign. The "Poppies" reached the Second Round of the FA Cup in the 2009–10 season, and took Leeds United to a replay at Elland Road.[23] He was given a one-year contract extension by manager Lee Harper in May 2010.[24] However Wrack left Rockingham Road in September 2010 and joined Conference North side Stafford Rangers. He was sent off in manager Tim Flowers's first game in charge and the resulting three-game suspension and a series of call-offs due to the weather limited his appearances at Marston Road.[25][26] He announced his retirement from the game in January 2011.[27]

Scouting career

Wrack joined Brighton & Hove Albion as a scout in April 2012.[28] He assisted Port Vale caretaker-manager Michael Brown with scouting in January 2017, and was confirmed as the club's chief scout four months later[29][30] He left his post when Neil Aspin replaced Brown as manager on 4 October 2017.[31]

Personal life

Wrack lost over £500,000 due to a gambling addiction and in June 2008 received treatment at the Sporting Chance Clinic in Hampshire after becoming suicidal.[32] He said that "I was living in a dream world. It's a sad fact that gambling took everything from me."[33] He married Lisa and the couple had a daughter, Macey, born in 2009.[26]

Statistics

Source:[34]

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupOtherTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Derby County1994–95First Division1611000171
1995–96First Division1001030140
Total2612030311
Shrewsbury Town (loan)1996–97Second Division40001050
Grimsby Town1996–97First Division1210000121
1997–98Second Division10001020
Total1310010141
Walsall1998–99Second Division461320815614
1999–2000First Division4442040504
2000–01Second Division2842130335
2001–02First Division4343021485
2002–03First Division4364130507
2003–04First Division2761010296
2004–05League One4371130478
2005–06League One70000070
2006–07League Two1811011202
2007–08League One3715020441
Total3364621327338452
Kettering Town2008–09[35]Conference Premier3605000410
2009–10[36]Conference Premier2711000281
2010–11[37]Conference Premier00000000
Total6316000691
Stafford Rangers2010–11[38]Conference North60000060
Career total4484929332350955
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Honours

Awards
  • PFA Team of the Year (Second Division): 1998–99[5]
Derby County
  • Football League First Division runner-up: 1995–96
Walsall
  • Football League Second Division runner-up: 1998–99[4]
  • Football League Two champion: 2006–07[18]

References

1. ^{{Hugman|21711|accessdate=9 March 2017}}
2. ^{{cite web|last1=Olley|first1=Jake|title=Darren Wrack Interview|url=http://thefishy.co.uk/story.php?id=8412015|website=thefishy.co.uk|accessdate=12 January 2017}}
3. ^{{cite news|url=https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-60865439|title=Forest boss facing striker crisis; double signing for Saddlers.|date=5 August 1998|publisher=Birmingham Evening Mail (England)|accessdate=5 July 2008}} "Ray Graydon has snapped-up Darren Wrack from Grimsby and Jason Brissett from Bournemouth. Both players have been signed on free contracts. ... "
4. ^{{cite news|url=https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-60328191|title=Up where we belong! Graydon upsets the odds to take Walsall into Division One. |date=19 May 1999|publisher=Birmingham Evening Mail (England)|accessdate=5 July 2008}}
5. ^{{Cite book| editor-last = Hugman| editor-first = Barry J.| title = The 1999–2000 Official PFA Footballers Factfile| year = 1999| publisher = AFS| isbn = 1-85291-607-9| page = 352 }}
6. ^{{cite news|title=BBC SPORT {{!}} ENGLISH DIVISION 2 {{!}} Walsall break Reading hearts|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/1337222.stm|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=BBC Sport|date=18 May 2001}}
7. ^{{cite news|title=BBC SPORT {{!}} Football {{!}} Teams {{!}} Walsall {{!}} Contracts boost for Walsall|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/2084451.stm|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=BBC Sport|date=2 July 2002}}
8. ^{{cite news|title=BBC SPORT {{!}} Football {{!}} My Club {{!}} Walsall {{!}} Lee delighted with Wrack|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/2819851.stm|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=BBC Sport|date=4 March 2003}}
9. ^{{cite news|title=BBC SPORT {{!}} Football {{!}} My Club {{!}} Walsall {{!}} Wrack signs new deal|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/2960186.stm|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=BBC Sport|date=3 June 2003}}
10. ^{{cite news|title=BBC SPORT {{!}} Football {{!}} My Club {{!}} Walsall {{!}} Wrack up for the challenge|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/3535548.stm|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=BBC Sport|date=4 August 2004}}
11. ^{{cite news|title=Merson boosted by Wrack agreement|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/4622363.stm|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=BBC Sport|date=25 June 2005}}
12. ^{{cite news|last1=Marston|first1=Paul|title=Football: WRACK HORROR; Midfielder out for season after sickening leg break. - Free Online Library|url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+WRACK+HORROR%3B+Midfielder+out+for+season+after+sickening+leg...-a0136117816|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=Sunday Mercury|date=11 September 2005}}
13. ^{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/4246790.stm|title=Wrack undergoes ligament surgery |date=14 September 2005|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=5 July 2008}}
14. ^{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/6127850.stm|title=Saddlers' Wrack glad to be back |date=8 November 2006|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=5 July 2008}}
15. ^{{cite news|title=BBC SPORT {{!}} Football {{!}} My Club {{!}} Walsall {{!}} Saddlers' Wrack glad to be back|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/6127850.stm|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=BBC Sport|date=8 November 2006}}
16. ^{{cite news|title=BBC SPORT {{!}} Football {{!}} My Club {{!}} Walsall {{!}} Wrack ready to repay fans' faith|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/6065844.stm|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=BBC Sport|date=19 October 2006}}
17. ^{{cite news|title=BBC SPORT {{!}} Football {{!}} My Club {{!}} Walsall {{!}} Hamstring pull knocks Wrack back|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/6169008.stm|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=BBC Sport|date=21 November 2006}}
18. ^{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/6602935.stm|title=Swindon 1–1 Walsall |date=5 May 2007|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=5 July 2008}}
19. ^{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/6636873.stm|title=Promoted Walsall's open top tour |date=8 May 2007|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=5 July 2008}}
20. ^{{cite news|last1=Ashdown|first1=John|title=Which is the least successful testimonial match ever?|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/jun/22/least-successful-testimonial-match-ever|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=The Guardian|date=21 June 2011}}
21. ^{{cite news|title=BBC SPORT {{!}} Football {{!}} My Club {{!}} Walsall {{!}} Wrack and Roper leaving Saddlers|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/w/walsall/7387499.stm|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=BBC Sport|date=7 May 2008}}
22. ^{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/k/kettering_town/7488542.stm| title=Kettering sign midfielder Wrack |date=4 July 2008|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=5 July 2008}}
23. ^{{cite news|title=BBC Sport - Football - Leeds 5-1 Kettering|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/8399556.stm|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=BBC Sport|date=8 December 2009}}
24. ^{{cite news|title=BBC Sport - Football - Kettering boss Lee Harper and squad members agree deals|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/k/kettering_town/8688428.stm|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=BBC Sport|date=18 May 2010}}
25. ^{{cite news|title=Darren Wrack incensed by red card « Express & Star|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2010/10/25/darren-wrack-incensed-by-red-card/|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=Express and Star|date=25 October 2010}}
26. ^{{cite news|title=Darren Wrack announces retirement « Express & Star|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/2011/01/05/darren-wrack-announces-retirement/|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=Express and Star|date=5 January 2011}}
27. ^{{cite news|title=Cleethorpes-born footballer Darren Wrack hangs up his boots|url=http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/cleethorpes-born-wrack-hangs-boots/story-11533233-detail/story.html|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=Grimsby Telegraph|date=10 January 2011}}
28. ^{{cite news|last1=Naylor|first1=Andy|title=Albion Analysis: New scouting team will play a vital role in the club's recovery|url=http://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/11841235.Albion_Analysis__New_scouting_team_will_play_a_vital_role_in_the_club_s_recovery/|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=The Argus|date=9 March 2015}}
29. ^{{cite news|last1=Baggaley|first1=Mike|title=Port Vale talking points: Did Vale have a good transfer window?|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/port-vale-talking-points/story-30103042-detail/story.html|accessdate=1 February 2017|work=Stoke Sentinel|date=1 February 2017|language=en}}
30. ^{{cite news|last1=Baggaley|first1=Mike|title=Port Vale confirm Michael Brown is new manager|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/port-vale-confirm-michael-brown-is-new-manager/story-30310058-detail/story.html|accessdate=3 May 2017|work=Stoke Sentinel|date=3 May 2017|language=en}}
31. ^{{cite news|last1=Baggaley|first1=Michael|title=Darren Wrack leaves Port Vale as club clears way for new backroom team|url=http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/darren-wrack-leaves-port-vale-582309|accessdate=5 October 2017|work=Stoke Sentinel|date=5 October 2017}}
32. ^{{cite news|title=BBC NEWS {{!}} UK {{!}} England {{!}} West Midlands {{!}} Player reveals gambling addiction|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/7440669.stm|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=BBC News|date=6 June 2008}}
33. ^{{cite news|last1=Walters|first1=Mike|title=I gambled away pounds 700,000.. I was close to suicide.. but luckily my manager was Paul Merson SAYS DARREN WRACK; The FA CUP e-on FOURTH ROUND, KETTERING VFULHAM, KO 3PM. - Free Online Library|url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/I+gambled+away+pounds+700,000..+I+was+close+to+suicide..+but+luckily...-a0192515488|accessdate=12 January 2017|work=www.thefreelibrary.com|date=24 January 2009}}
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37. ^{{Soccerbase season|id=8703|season=2010|accessdate=1 January 2017}}
38. ^{{Soccerway|darren-wrack/69086}}
{{1998–99 Football League Second Division PFA Team of the Year}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Wrack, Darren}}

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