Daren agreed to join Rugby for the 2008/9 season in July 2008 after an impressive two-year spell with Spartans South Midlands Division One side Stony Stratford Town.

Dykes netted over eighty goals in two seasons for Stony which prompted former boss Rod Brown to move for the big striker.

Daren started his career at Tottenham before moving to Swindon Town where he played several times in the football league. Daren had caught the eye of the Swindon management during a successful spell with Buckingham Town however, a serious knee ligament injury halted Daren's progress at professional level.

Halesowen Town signed Daren in September after only making five appearances for Rugby but he returned in October under new manager Tony Dobson but has struggled with injury since.

Opted to take a step back down the non-league pyramid for the 2009/10 season to join Newport Pagnell Town.