Daniel Leonard Grieves (born 21 September 1978) is an English former professional footballer.
Club career Grieves started his career as a trainee with Watford from 1996 to 1999. He made one appearance for Watford, in a 1–0 Football League Trophy loss to Fulham in 1997. In 1999 he moved to Israel to sign for Maccabi Herzliya. He made nine appearances in the Ligat Ha`Al, with no goals, before being released mid-season.
On his return to England, Grieves signed for Queens Park Rangers, but ultimately failed to make an appearances for the West-London club. Following his release, he played for Hemel Hempstead Town for a short period. He then signed for Aylesbury United ahead of the 2003–04 season, and went on to score on his debut. However, after four more appearances, he left the club to join Hemel Hempstead Town. He agreed a deal with Dover Athletic in 2004.
During his playing career, he also played for non-league sides Cambridge United, Thame United, Cheshunt and Folkestone Invicta.
Personal life Grieves hails from a footballing family, with his brother, Darren, playing the majority of his career in the English lower leagues. His grandfather was Watford and Chelsea half-back Reg Williams, while his great-grandfather was legendary Watford goalkeeper Skilly Williams - with Skilly Williams also being the grandfather of Grieves' cousin, Grant Cornock, who was also in Watford's academy. His nephew, Jack, is also a footballer, and currently also plays for Watford.
Having retired, Grieves ran an executive car service, as of 2014.
Career statistics
Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague Cup OtherTotal DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWatford1997–98Second Division00000010101998–99First Division0000000000Total0000001010Maccabi Herzliya1999–00Ligat Ha`Al9000000090Queens Park Rangers2000–01First Division0000000000Aylesbury United2003–04Isthmian League5100–0051Career total141000010151 Notes
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