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United Kingdom Tony Daley transitioned from a prominent England international footballer known for his pace to a respected performance coach and consultant.
Tony Daley is the Founder and Director of 7Daley Ltd, a company he established in February 2017. He also works as a Performance Coach and Consultant under the @7d_fitforlife brand.
Tony Daley is a Co-Founder and Head of Athletic Performance at Pro Level Performance.
In March 2020, Tony Daley joined Lion's Den Gym as a personal trainer.
Former England winger Tony Daley starred at the launch of Redditch United in the Community charity on September 29, 2017.
Anthony Mark Daley, born on October 18, 1967, in Birmingham, England, embarked on his professional football career with his hometown club, Aston Villa, where he made his senior debut at the age of 17 on April 20, 1985. Over ten seasons, nine of which were played at the highest level, Daley established himself as a quick and skillful winger. During his tenure with Aston Villa, he achieved significant milestones, including finishing as a runner-up in both the 1989–90 and 1992–93 league championships. A career highlight was his participation in Aston Villa’s 1994 League Cup final triumph, where they defeated Manchester United at Wembley, securing the only major trophy of his playing career. His distinctive goal against Everton in October 1988, a spectacular flying volley, earned him the moniker ‘Daley’s Dazzler’.
Daley’s international career saw him capped seven times for England between 1991 and 1992 under manager Graham Taylor. He debuted as a substitute in a crucial 1-1 draw against Poland in November 1991, which helped England qualify for the 1992 European Championships. He subsequently featured in two of England’s three games in the tournament. Following his successful period at Aston Villa, Daley joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in July 1994 for £1.25 million, reuniting with Graham Taylor. However, this period was significantly impacted by persistent injuries, limiting him to just 21 appearances over four seasons.
His playing career continued with spells at Watford (1998-1999), Walsall (1999), and Forest Green Rovers (1999-2002), where injury issues unfortunately persisted. After retiring from professional football in July 2002 due to his injuries, Daley pursued a new path, completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports and Exercise Science at Coventry University. This academic achievement marked a significant turning point, allowing him to transition into a career as a fitness and conditioning coach. He held coaching roles at Sheffield United (2003-2007) and his former club Wolves (2007-2017), before becoming a performance coach and consultant, demonstrating a sustained commitment to sports performance and athlete well-being.
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