Stepped onto the bench after the release of Brendan Murphy and was needed to make two substitute appearances in season 2001/02, including a league debut at Luton.

The Stoke-born teenager had been playing for the U-19s, including during their fine FA Youth Cup run, and for the reserves before they were disbanded.

Was spotted playing for West Midlands Schools and had a spell with West Bromwich Albion.

Signed professional terms and extended it to a year's contract during the summer to continue as deputy to Stuart Brock.

Danby moved to Stourport Swifts for a successful loan period when Fraser Digby joined Harriers but returned to sign another year's deal in summer 2003.

He finally made his breakthrough in March with a full debut at Scunthorpe and impressed so much in nine games that Jan Molby elevated him to first-choice status.

A two-year contract in the summer of 2004 was the result and Danby will now be looking to get more games under his belt.

His shot stopping, big goal kicks and decisiveness on crosses certainly caught the eye.

League appearances: Harriers (2001/02) 2.

This season: 9 games.

Status: Summer break.

Shuttle rating: 7.2 (2 star man awards)