Ex-Saddler released

Last updated : 25 August 2009 By Andy Van Hagen
Darren Byfield has been released by Oldham Athletic, where he was on a short term contract, after joining on-loan last season.

Speaking to his clubs official website www.oldhamathletic.co.uk , manager Dave Penney said:

"We'd like to thank Darren for his efforts whilst with us.

"However we need to channel our team's resources and the style we play in a different direction."

The striker had fallen down the selection order after Oldham recruited Nick Blackman from Blackburn Rovers on loan.

Darren Byfield (Floating) Information
Date of birth
Wednesday, 29th September 1976
Height
5.11
Place of birth
Birmingham, England
Weight
11.11
Nationality
England
Position
Forward
Comments
Squad No.

Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards)
Team
DebutApps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
08 Aug 20091 (3)000
27 Jan 20090 (7)000
15 Nov 20088 (0)110
30 Aug 20083 (6)000
15 Sep 200718 (17)850
05 Aug 200632 (4)1690
07 Aug 200458 (13)20152
07 Feb 20048 (9)540
07 Apr 200258 (16)23130
12 Aug 200053 (37)16100
07 Mar 20003 (0)000
2 (1)000
Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards)
Season
First App.Apps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
08 Aug 20091 (3)000
30 Aug 200811 (13)110
15 Sep 200718 (17)850
05 Aug 200632 (4)1690
06 Aug 200530 (2)14102
07 Aug 200428 (11)650
09 Aug 200339 (11)13100
10 Aug 200224 (14)1360
11 Aug 200129 (14)750
12 Aug 200027 (23)1160
25 Sep 19995 (1)000
Appearances 244 (+ 113 as sub); Goals 89; Yellow cards 57; Red cards 2

It was only May 2008 when Byfield was in a Championship Play Off Final against Hull for a place in the Premiership, with Bristol City. His move to Doncaster did not work out as expected

The player is yearly linked with a move back to Bescot, I imagine that is once again going to do the rounds.