Darren Stride (born 28 September 1975) is an English former professional

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footballer. Playing as a

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or in other utility roles including

centre forward Forwards (also known as attackers) are outfield positions in an association football team who play the furthest up the pitch and are therefore most responsible for scoring goals as well as assisting them. As with any attacking player, the role ...

, Stride

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ed the Burton Albion side for 12 years. Stride has recently completed his coaching qualifications and is looking to move into management.

Career

Stride had been part of the first team since progressing from the Burton youth team, and had subsequently become the club's record holder for most appearances. He had also played in every single position during his time at the club, including as an emergency goalkeeper. Stride was released at the end of the 2009–10 after 17 years with the club. He subsequently joined

Alfreton Town Alfreton Town Football Club is a football club based in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England. The club are currently members of and play at North Street. History The club was formed in 1959 following the merger of Alfreton Miners Welfare and Alfr ...

on a one-year deal in August 2010. Stride captained Alfreton on his debut, a 1–0 win against Hinckley United. Stride and Alfreton Town went on to win the

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however he was released at the end of the season, after which he signed for

Chasetown Chasetown is a village in the town of Burntwood in Staffordshire, England. It is split between the civil parishes of Burntwood and Hammerwich. History Chasetown developed in the mid 19th century as a coal mining village. At first the village wa ...

. Stride made 23 appearances for Chasetown, scoring one goal, before leaving the club in 2012.

Honours

with Burton Albion *

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: 2002 *

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: 2009 with Alfreton Town *

: 2011

References

External links

*
Squad Member Profile - Darren Stride
at BurtonAlbionFC.co.uk 1975 births Living people Sportspeople from Burton upon Trent English footballers Association football defenders Burton Albion F.C. players Alfreton Town F.C. players Chasetown F.C. players National League (English football) players English Football League players Northern Premier League players Southern Football League players Outfield association footballers who played in goal {{England-footy-defender-1970s-stub