Darren Williams (born 28 April 1977) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Northern Premier League side Whitby Town where he is also the clubs manager.Williams began his career at York City, but made his name at Sunderland, for whom he signed in 1996. He moved to Cardiff City in 2004, then on Hartlepool United in 2005. He was released by Hartlepool in 2007, and played for Bradford City during the 2007–08 season. He went on to play with Dundee, Gateshead and Gainsborough Trinity before joining Whitby.