Career
Delaney established himself as a fan favourite at Carmarthen Town, becoming club captain at just 20 years of age. Following this he moved to Cardiff City on 1 June 1998 on a free transfer. He made 193 first appearances for Aston Villa in all competitions, with two goals coming against Watford on 24 August 1999 and Everton on 26 December 2005.
He has also gained 36 international caps with the Wales national team
Delaney"s Aston Villa career was tempered with knee injuries. Delaney has been seeing noted American knee specialist Doctor Richard Steadman in an attempt to end these injuries.
However, on 15 August 2007, he announced his retirement from football due to the above injury problems. On 5 September 2007, Delaney stated he is hoping to go into coaching, and in December 2007, Delaney rejoined Aston Villa as a youth coach.
