[3] He had a loan spell at Leyton Orient before joining Shrewsbury Town in February 1996 for a transfer fee of £70,000, for whom he made over 70 league and cup appearances in two seasons.

[3] Currie impressed Brighton manager Mark McGhee during pre-season trials in 2004 and was given a one-year contract,[5] with McGee saying, "Darren has skills comparable with any player at this level."

[8] Currie fell out of favour in the 2006–07 season, starting only six games before joining Coventry City on loan in November 2006 when Ipswich manager Jim Magilton could not guarantee him a place in the first-team.

[9] Currie had a two-week trial with the Major League Soccer club Los Angeles Galaxy early in 2007,[10] for whom he made three substitute appearance, but was not offered a contract and returned to Ipswich.

[14] Currie joined Luton Town on a free transfer from Ipswich in July 2007, signing a two-year contract,[15] and scored on his debut against Hartlepool United in August 2007.

[19] After negotiating terms with Brighton & Hove Albion, Currie turned them down and signed a three-year contract with League Two side Chesterfield.

[32] Currie's reign as Barnet manager got off to a good start following a 1–0 win away at Dagenham & Redbridge, a 1–1 draw at home to Boreham Wood and then beating Championship leaders Sheffield United in the FA Cup at Bramall Lane.

Currie then led Barnet to the National League play-offs in his first full season in management, beating Yeovil Town 2–0 in the quarter-finals before losing by the same scoreline to Notts County in the semi-finals.

[34] On 20 October 2021, Currie joined National League side Southend United in the role of Assistant Head Coach to Kevin Maher.