Darren Knowles
| Date of birth | 08 October 1970 |
| Place of birth | Sheffield |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Height | 1.68 m |
| Position | Defender/Full back |
Having been an automatic choice at right back for Hartlepool over the previous three years Darren spent much of the 2000-01 season as reserve to the younger Paul Arnison. However he returned to the first team in the new year resuming with his usual commitment. He is a great clubman, and a player who always gives 100% yet is rarely in trouble with referees.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 01 Jul 1989 | 14 Sep 1989 | |
| Stockport County | 14 Sep 1989 | 04 Aug 1993 | |
| Scarborough | 04 Aug 1993 | 27 Mar 1997 | |
| Hartlepool United | 27 Mar 1997 | 30 Jun 2001 | |
| Northwich Victoria | 19 Aug 2001 | 28 Jun 2002 | |
| Gainsborough Trinity | 28 Jun 2002 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | Hartlepool United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Hartlepool United | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Hartlepool United | League Division 3 | 22 | 3 |
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| 2000-01 | Hartlepool United | League Division 3 Play-Offs | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 1998 | Bolton Wanderers v Hartlepool United | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 18 Aug 1998 | Hartlepool United v Bolton Wanderers | L |
0-3 Agg: 0-4 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 12 Aug 2000 | Lincoln City v Hartlepool United | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Hartlepool United v Chesterfield | L | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Burnley v Hartlepool United | L | 4-1 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Exeter City v Hartlepool United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Hartlepool United v Cheltenham Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 02 Sep 2000 | Hartlepool United v Shrewsbury Town | L | 1-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 Sep 2000 | Hartlepool United v Burnley | W |
3-2 Agg: 4-6 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Blackpool v Hartlepool United | W | 1-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 23 Sep 2000 | Mansfield Town v Hartlepool United | L | 4-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Hartlepool United v York City | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 07 Oct 2000 | Hartlepool United v Darlington | W | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Rochdale v Hartlepool United | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 18 Oct 2000 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Hartlepool United | L | 4-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Hartlepool United v Plymouth Argyle | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Hartlepool United v Blackpool | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 Feb 2001 | Carlisle United v Hartlepool United | W | 2-3 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Macclesfield Town v Hartlepool United | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Hartlepool United v Torquay United | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Hartlepool United v Rochdale | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 10 Mar 2001 | Darlington v Hartlepool United | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Hartlepool United v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 2-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 24 Mar 2001 | Plymouth Argyle v Hartlepool United | W | 0-2 | League Division 3 | |
| 31 Mar 2001 | Hartlepool United v Halifax Town | D | 1-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Southend United v Hartlepool United | L | 2-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Hartlepool United v Scunthorpe United | W | 1-0 | League Division 3 | |
| 28 Apr 2001 | Kidderminster Harriers v Hartlepool United | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 05 May 2001 | Hartlepool United v Cardiff City | W | 3-1 | League Division 3 | |
| 13 May 2001 | Blackpool v Hartlepool United | L | 2-0 | League Division 3 Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 16 May 2001 | Hartlepool United v Blackpool | L |
1-3 Agg: 1-5 |
League Division 3 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.