Darren Lockhart

Darren Lockhart (born 12 November 1973) is a football manager and former footballer from Northern Ireland who is currently the manager of NIFL Premier Intermediate League side Dundela.

Darren Lockhart
Personal information
Date of birth (1973-11-12) 12 November 1973
Place of birth Belfast, Northern Ireland
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Dundela (manager)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1996 H&W Welders
1996–1997 Carrick Rangers
1997–2000 Crusaders
2000–2007 Glentoran
2007–2008 Crusaders
2008–2009 Bangor
2009–2010 Ballymena United
2010–2011 Ards
Teams managed
2012–2014 Sirocco Works
2015– Dundela
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12:22, 22 August 2009 (UTC)

Playing career

Born in Belfast, Lockhart began his professional career with Crusaders after playing at semi-professional level with H&W Welders and Carrick Rangers. After three years with Crusaders, he later played with Glentoran, where he spent seven years and won numerous trophies, before returning to Crusaders in 2007.[1] Lockhart retired from professional football in April 2008,[2] but was later persuaded to return to the game by Bangor. He signed for Ballymena United in 2009 and left join Championship 1 side Ards for the start of the 2010/11 season where he spent one year.

Managerial career

Lockhart joined Northern Amateur Football League side Sirocco Works in the summer of 2011 initially as a coach.[3] He took over as manager in 2012,[4] and left this position in October 2014.[5]

In April 2015 Lockhart was appointed as manager of Dundela.[6]

References
  1. Chris Holt (12 June 2007). "Glentoran's Darren Lockhart will today sign for Crusaders". Belfast Telegraph. Archived from the original on 23 July 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
  2. "Lockhart decides to call it a day". BBC Sport. 28 April 2008. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
  3. HighBeam
  4. HighBeam
  5. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/northern-ireland/the-park/new-sirocco-works-boss-crooks-relishing-the-challenge-ahead-30695220.html
  6. http://nifootballdaily.com/News/duns-appoint-glentoran-hero-as-new-boss/8555
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