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Biography
Daniel Richard "Danny" Livesey (born 31 December 1984) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays for Barrow. A defender, he has made 311 appearances in the Football League, including 287 for Carlisle United.
In his 14-year-long playing career, Livesey has previously played for Bolton Wanderers, Notts County, Blackpool, Carlisle United and Wrexham. In 2014, he signed for Barrow.
Club career
Bolton Wanderers
Livesey started his career at Bolton Bolton Wanderers, and made his league debut at the Reebok in a 3–2 defeat versus Liverpool at 17 (one of the youngest Premiership and Wanderers players ever). He only made one more league appearance and a couple of cup appearances, and joined Rochdale and Notts County on loan in 2003 and 2004, respectively. After this he joined Blackpool on loan, but in his debut he suffered a serious injury and returned to the Trotters.
Carlisle
On Christmas Eve 2004, Livesey signed for Carlisle United, who were then in the Conference and since joining has played a major part in the clubs rise to League One and in August 2007, signed a contract extension until 2010. Livesey was named in the League One 2007–08 team of the year. He was also awarded the captaincy due to Paul Thirlwell's injury problems. On 4 June 2012, Livesey signed a new 1-year deal with Carlisle United with the option of a further year.
In 2014, he was released.
Wrexham
On 31 January 2014, Livesey joined Wrexham on loan for the rest of the season.
Barrow
In 2014 Livesey signed for Barrow, helping the club to win the Conference North title on the final day of the 2014-15 season in a 3-2 win at Lowestoft Town. Following the departure of Simon Grand at the end of the 2015-16 season Livesey was made the club captain.
Honours
- Football League Two (IV): 2006
- Football League Trophy: 2011
- Conference North: 2015