Darryl Knights

Darryl James Knights (born 1 May 1988) is an English football player and manager, who played as a striker. He is currently assistant manager of club Stourbridge.

Playing career Born in Ipswich, Knights was a product of the youth system at Ipswich Town He made his debut for the club as a 16-year-old in November 2004 but did not play for the first team again.

Knights was unable to establish himself in the first team at Yeovil and joined Cambridge United on loan in October 2007. He returned to Yeovil in December 2007 He then joined Kidderminster Harriers on loan the following month for the rest of the 2007–08 season. After a successful loan spell at Kidderminster in which he scored four goals, he joined the club on a permanent basis in the summer of 2008.

In July 2010, Knights signed for Newport County. He subsequently scored the equaliser in the Welsh derby match between Newport and Wrexham in September 2010. On 12 May 2012, he played for Newport in the FA Trophy Final at Wembley Stadium which Newport lost 2–0 to York City, coming on as a second-half substitute. Knights was released by Newport the following week at the end of his contract.

Knights joined Conference North side Solihull Moors on 1 August 2012 following his release from Newport. On 6 December 2016, Knights rejoined Kidderminster Harriers after leaving Solihull Moors. He remained at the club until the end of the season, making 15 appearances and scoring one goal, before being released. Knights became the first signing of the 2017–18 season for National League North side Tamworth when he joined on 17 May 2017.

In June 2024, Knights joined Midland League Premier Division side Stourport Swifts. In December 2025, Knights stepped back to become assistant manager, following the appointment of Scott Adey-Linforth as manager.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2004–05 Championship

2005–06 Championship

2006–07 Championship

Yeovil Town (loan) 2006–07 League One

Cambridge United (loan) 2007–08 Conference Premier

2010–11 Southern LeaguePremier Division Central

2021–22

Solihull Moors Birmingham Senior Cup: 2015–16