Danny Grainger

Gretna

Born in Penrith, Cumbria, Grainger began his career with Gretna, joining as a schoolboy in the summer of 2002. Grainger made over a dozen appearances before a loan spell with Brechin City in early 2006. At the start of the 2006–07 season, Grainger became a first-team regular, playing in all but a handful of Gretna's matches. On 27 August 2006, Grainger scored his first goal for the club in a 3–0 win over Queen of the South. On 11 November 2006, Grainger scored his second goal for the club in a 2–1 win over Livingston. Later on in the 2006–07 season, Gretna were promoted from the First Division to the Scottish Premier League. At the start of the 2007–08 season, Grainger became a first-team regular for Gretna's campaign in the Scottish Premier League, making 17 appearances for them before being sold. On 15 December 2007, Grainger made his last appearance for Gretna, in which he scored his third goal (and last in his Gretna career) in a 3–3 draw against Kilmarnock. Later in the 2007–08 season, Gretna struggled in the SPL and were relegated, before being formally liquidated on 8 August 2008. Four years on, Grainger said that he had no regret leaving Gretna, and departed because of the club's financial crisis.

Dundee United

On 27 December 2007, he agreed terms to conclude his transfer to Dundee United when the transfer window reopened on 1 January 2008. One day after signing for the club, he made his debut in a 4–1 win against his future club Heart of…

Workington

Workington named Grainger as their new manager at the end of the 2018–19 season, having been relegated from the Northern Premier League Premier Division. He played in a small number of games in his first season as a manager.

Falkirk

Grainger joined Scottish League One side Falkirk as assistant head coach under manager Paul Sheerin in June 2021. Following the release of Sheerin in December, Grainger was briefly named as caretaker manager of Falkirk prior to the hiring of Martin Rennie.

Return to Workington

In May 2022 he returned to Workington as manager. In February 2024, he announced his decision to leave the club at the end of the 2023–24 season.

Morecambe

In June 2024, he joined Morecambe as assistant manager. He left the club in August 2025 following the club's change of owner.

Penrith

In October 2026, Grainger became interim manager at Penrith.

Gretna

Scottish First Division: 2006–07 Heart of Midlothian

Scottish Cup: 2011–12 Individual

Scottish Premier League Young Player of the Month: January 2008 EFL League Two Player of the Month: December 2018