Danny began his career as a trainee with West Bromwch Albion, before joining Burton Albion in August 2004 at the age of 20. He played over 50 games for the Brewers before losing his place to Saul Deeney, and he subsequently went out on a one month loan at Moor Green in October 2006. He was offered full time football with Rushden & Diamonds and joined on 7 January 2006 until the end of the season. He made 8 appearances in the latter half of the 2005/06 season, but was unable to gain a place in  the first team then following season following the arrival of Nicky Eyre.

He was released in October 2006 to join Lewes on a monthly contract. Cambridge United signed him in January 2007 and he remained there until the end of the season. He joined Corby Town at the start of the 2007/08 season, where he stayed until signing for Solihull Moors in January 2008. Following a season and a half with the Conference North side, Danny joined Southern League Premier side Hednesford Town on 21 May 2010.