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DOB	3rd May 1967

2007 was another successful season for Daniel Anderson. Three trophies… and his team continued to play the kind of attacking rugby Saints are famous for.

On his arrival at Saints, the team embarked on a 14-match unbeaten run in Super League, including unforgettable victories against Bradford Bulls and Wigan Warriors, which was enough to clinch the League Leaders' Shield before injuries derailed the title challenge.

However, from the first weekend of the 2006 season Saints were the team to beat as they won their first 12 matches.

A steely determination ran through the team keen to make up for three semi-final defeats in 2005 and Anderson marshalled his squad perfectly to ensure they peaked at the right times, which was deservedly recognised when he was named Coach of the Year - a feat he matched in 2007.

Daniel cut his coaching teeth at Parramatta Eels as their Development Officer after a short career in teaching.

He moved through the ranks under ex-Bradford coach Brian Smith, becoming coach of the Parramatta Reserve Grade in 1998, when he took his team to the Grand Final, before clinching the title in 1999, and being promoted to assistant coach.

From there he was appointed to his first Head Coach position at the New Zealand Warriors for the start of the 2001 season.

The appearance of Anderson changed the Warriors, as they shot up from thirteenth position to the play-offs.

The improvements continued, and they topped the table, only to be defeated by Sydney Roosters in the 2002 Grand Final.

Despite that disappointment, Anderson was named Dally M Coach of the Year for his efforts. This was a high point for the Warriors, and they could only reach the preliminary final in 2003.

Their form was indifferent in 2004, and Anderson left in June, with a 51-2-38 record from his 91 games in charge.

He continued in charge of the Kiwis, and oversaw eight Tests since his appointment in March 2003. He had a bright start, defeating Australia at the second attempt, but a disappointing 2004 Tri-Nations tournament gives a rather skewed appearance to his international coaching record: won two, drawn one, lost five.

His tenure as Head Coach was due to end after the 2005 Gillette Tri-Nations tournament, but his departure was brought forward so that he could join St Helens.

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