Danny Holmes

Tranmere Rovers

Holmes was born in Birkenhead, Merseyside. He began his career with Tranmere Rovers, the team he supports, joining the club at the age of seven. He originally played as a forward but eventually became a defender. Having captained the youth and reserve teams, he signed his first professional in July 2007, shortly before the 2007–08 season. Holmes spent the latter half of the season on loan at Conference North club Southport, making 15 appearances. At the end of 2008–09, having made one league appearance during a 1–0 defeat to Yeovil Town on 22 November 2008, Holmes was released by Tranmere.

The New Saints

Following his release, Holmes spent time on trial with Chester City before signing for The New Saints, joining his brother Tommy at the club. He made his debut in a 2–1 defeat to Icelandic team Knattspyrnufélagið Fram in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League. At the end of his first season with the club, he was named in the Welsh Premier League team of the season. He left TNS at the end of 2010–11, refusing to sign a new contract, and also being named in the Welsh Premier team of the season.

Tranmere Rovers (second spell)

On 27 June 2011, Holmes re-signed for Tranmere Rovers on a one-year contract. On 25 August 2011, he joined Fleetwood Town on a one-month loan to attempt to gain some first-team experience. After breaking into the team in early 2012 and becoming a regular, and also winning the young player of the…

Vauxhall Motors

In October 2023, Holmes took up his first managerial position at Vauxhall Motors. On 29 May 2026, Holmes departed the club.

Flint Town United

In September 2026 he was appointed by Flint Town United as club manager.

Managerial statistics

As of match played 1 December 2025

As of match played 16 February 2018

The New Saints

Welsh Premier League: 2009–10 Welsh League Cup: 2010–11 York City

FA Trophy: 2016–17 Individual

Welsh Premier League Team of the Year: 2009–10, 2010–11, 2017–18