Bruce is a former professional footballer who made history by becoming the UK’s first teenager to be sold for over £1 million when he moved from Watford to Crystal Palace in 1994. Bruce also played for Barnsley, Stoke City, Sheffield United, Doncaster Rovers, Chesterfield, York City as well as England U21’s. His 17 year career yielded 469 appearances with 117 goals.

Post retirement, Bruce runs a successful elite academy that currently coaches and mentors aspiring young footballers. Bruce is also the club chairman of local grass roots club Grimethorpe LLUK where his experience and expertise has been instrumental in developing footballers at grass roots and elite level.

Darren is a FIFA Licensed Football Agent, who also holds FA and PFSA Level 2 Talent ID qualifications as well as being an FA Level 1 coach.

With years of experience in scouting, coaching and mentoring, Darren is extremely passionate about ensuring the wellbeing of our clients is of prime importance, in line with our ethos of “It’s more than sports, it’s skills for life!”