Derek Townsley

Quick Facts

Full Name	Derek Townsley
Occupation	English Footballer
Date Of Birth	Jan 21, 1973(1973-01-21)
Age	51
Birthplace	Carlisle
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Capricorn

Derek Townsley Biography

Derek Townsley is one of the most popular and richest English footballer who was born on January 21, 1973 in Carlisle, England, United Kingdom. Derek Johnstone Townsley (born 21 January 1973 located in Carlisle) is a famous English Former professional soccer player. His clubs were Gretna, Queen of the South, Motherwell, Hibernian and Oxford United. Townsley was a typical midfielder, but he was a versatile player who was also a player in defence and attack.

Townsley did not stay at Oxford in the span of six months, before his return to Gretna. Today, backed through Brooks Mileson, Townsley re-joined the club in a completely different way to the non-league team was his first stop into his professional career. Townsley played a key role in Gretna’s subsequent promotions and also played in at the time of 2006’s Scottish Cup Final. The team was broken up under Director of Football Mick Wadsworth, in preparation for their first campaign playing in the Scottish Premier League.

Prior to being a fully professional footballer, Townsley worked as a postman. While in his first spell with Gretna, who were a Northern Premier League club at the time, he played in the FA Cup 1st round match against the First Division side Bolton. Townsley scored in the match but Gretna lost 3–2.

Then he was appointed as a player by Hibernian director Alex McLeish in July 2001 following the time the terms of his deal with Motherwell ended. Townsley was unable to keep an appointment under the direction of McLeish However, he began to be accepted more often in the team following the time that Bobby Williamson was appointed manager in February 2002. Townsley also scored some goals, one of which was in an impressive Edinburgh derby that ended in a with a score of 4-4. Townsley was released from Hibs at the time of his contract expiration to sign with Oxford United.

Derek Townsley Net Worth

Derek Townsley is one of the richest English Footballer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Derek Townsley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Townsley began his professional career in the year 1996, when Townsley joined Dumfries team Queen of the South, and their chairman Norman Blount working hard towards the revival of the club. Townsley’s talents as a creative player helped him become a key member of the team during the time the club was rebuilding in the mid-90s. With a debut performance by Jamie McAllister, the club made it to the Scottish Challenge Cup final for the first time in 1997. Second Division Queens lost 1-0 to First Division side Falkirk at Fir Park. Townsley was given a chance late on to score an equaliser , teed up by man of goal Tommy Bryce. Townsley’s shot was smashed into the net.

Townsley was able to play full-time football for the very first time at 26 when he signed with Motherwell on May 31, 1999.

He moved to Workington in February 2007, before moving onto Newcastle Blue Star and Penrith Town. In July 2008, Townsley signed for Scottish Football League newcomers Annan Athletic as a player and assistant manager. He announced his retirement from playing at the end of the 2009–10 season, also choosing to step down from his assistant position at the same time.

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Facts & Trivia

Derek Ranked on the list of most popular English footballer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Derek Townsley celebrates birthday on January 21 of every year.