Danny Imray Explained

Danny Imray
Full Name:Daniel Edward Peter Imray[1]
Birth Date:27 July 2003
Birth Place:Harold Wood, England
Height:1.78 m
Position:Right-back
Currentclub:Bromley
(on loan from Crystal Palace)
Clubnumber:25
Youthclubs1:Ilford
Youthclubs2:Billericay Town
Youthyears3:2019–2020
Youthclubs3:Chelmsford City
Years1:2020–2021
Clubs1:Chelmsford City
Caps1:18
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–
Clubs2:Crystal Palace
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2022
Clubs3:Chelmsford City (loan)
Caps3:14
Goals3:1
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Bromley (loan)
Caps4:16
Goals4:1
Club-Update:22:26, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

Daniel Edward Peter Imray (born 27 July 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for side Bromley, on loan from club Crystal Palace.

Career

After playing for Ilford and Billericay Town at youth level,[2] [3] Imray joined Chelmsford City in 2019, scoring 23 goals in 11 appearances at under-18 level, before earning a call-up to the senior side. On 4 February 2020, Imray made his debut for Chelmsford, at the age of 16, starting in a 2–0 loss against Concord Rangers in the Essex Senior Cup.[4]

On 3 February 2021, Crystal Palace announced the signing of Imray initially to play for its academy set-up.[5] On 31 January 2022, Imray returned to former club Chelmsford on loan until the end of the season.[6] On 5 February 2022, Imray made his second debut for Chelmsford, assisting, scoring and winning a penalty in a 3–1 win away to Dulwich Hamlet.[7]

On 26 July 2024, Imray signed for newly promoted EFL League Two side Bromley on a season-long loan deal.[8] On 10 August 2024, Imray made his English Football League debut, coming on as a 24th-minute substitute in a 2–0 win away to Harrogate Town.[9] On 1 December 2024, Imray scored the winning goal in a 1-2 victory over Solihull Moors in an FA Cup 2nd Round fixture[10] .

Personal life

Imray is of Trinidadian descent and thus is eligible for the Trinidad and Tobago national football team.[11]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2019–20National League South6000000060
Chelmsford City F.C.Chelmsford City 2020–21National League South120000000120
Crystal Palace2021–22Premier League0000000000
Chelmsford City F.C.Chelmsford City (loan) 2021–22National League South141000000141
Crystal Palace F.C.Crystal Palace2022–23Premier League0000000000
Crystal Palace F.C.Crystal Palace2023–24Premier League0000000000
Bromley (loan)2024–25EFL League Two161210010192
Career total482210010513

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Danny Imray. World Football. 10 August 2024.
  2. Web site: Under 14's win AFA Saturday Youth Cup. Ilford F.C.. 26 March 2017. 10 August 2024.
  3. Web site: Cassels Under 16s Cup Title for Billericay Town. Essex FA. 30 April 2019. 10 August 2024.
  4. Web site: Danny Imray. Chelmsford City F.C.. 10 August 2024.
  5. Web site: Palace make two Development signings. Crystal Palace F.C.. 3 February 2021. 10 August 2024.
  6. Web site: Danny Imray returns on loan. Chelmsford City F.C.. 31 January 2022. 10 August 2024.
  7. Web site: Inspired City performance seals three points. Chelmsford City F.C.. 5 February 2022. 10 August 2024.
  8. Web site: Ravens complete loan signing of Danny Imray. Bromley F.C.. 26 July 2024. 10 August 2024.
  9. Web site: Harrogate Town 0–2 Bromley. BBC Sport. 10 August 2024.
  10. Web site: FA Cup: Solihull Moors 1-2Bromley - visitors into round three for first time . 2024-12-03 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  11. Web site: Gary Griffith III surprise name in World Cup squad. Trinidad & Tobago Guardian. 29 May 2021. 10 August 2024.