Danny Haynes

Ipswich Town

Educated at St. Thomas the Apostle College, he was a product of the youth academy at Charlton Athletic before being released at 16 and joining Ipswich Town's academy. In 2005 Haynes was part of the Ipswich team which won the FA Youth Cup, the Blues beating a Southampton side including Theo Walcott and Gareth Bale in the final over two legs. He made his first-team debut on 24 September 2005, featuring as a second-half substitute in a 0–2 away win over Leeds United at Elland Road. His first goal followed when he scored a last minute equaliser against Queens Park Rangers in December 2005. After breaking into the first team, Haynes gained unsurprising popularity with the fans when on 5 February 2006 he scored the winner in the last minute for Ipswich against arch-rivals Norwich City, though the goal was also credited as a Gary Doherty own goal. This completed a record of having scored against Norwich City at every youth and senior level for their greatest rivals. On 19 November 2006 he scored a brace against Norwich to hand his side a 3–1 victory to further establish his cult status among Suffolk supporters at the age of only 18. He signed a new contract with Ipswich in October 2007, which was due to expire in 2010. Haynes had established himself in the "super sub" role under new Town boss Jim Magilton, who liked to use him late on in games to exploit tiring defenders with his lightning pace. However, as the season has progressed the youngster has found…

Haynes made his debut for the England U19 national team on 6 February 2007, featuring as a substitute in a 4–0 win over Poland U19, getting an assist for England's third goal.

As of 30 April 2016

Ipswich Town FA Youth Cup: 2004–05 Charlton Athletic Football League One: 2011–12