John Bailey (footballer, born 1969)
John Bailey (born 6 May 1969) is an English former footballer, most notable for being the only player to score for AFC Bournemouth at Wembley Stadium.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 6 May 1969 | ||
Place of birth | London, England | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1987–1989 | Croydon | 82 (1 sub) | (3) |
1994–1995 | Enfield | ||
1995–2000 | AFC Bournemouth | 137 | (13) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
He started off in Croydon's youth side and, his potential evident, moved up to the first team, playing between 1987 and 1989. After playing for non-league Enfield from 1994 to 1995, he signed for Bournemouth in July 1995 for £10,000.[1]
He scored Bournemouth's goal in the 1998 Auto Windscreens Shield final, which Grimsby Town won 2–1.[2] However, he was injured towards the end of the 1998/99 season, and only appeared twice as a substitute in the 1999/2000 season. After attempting a comeback in the 2000/01 pre-season, he announced his retirement in October 2000.[3]
He later played for Lymington Town F.C.
References
- Soccerbase Retrieved 2007-09-16
- BBC Sport - Cherries reunite for Bailey - 15 March 2004 Retrieved 2007-09-16
- BBC Sport - Bailey hangs up his boots - 25 October 2000 Retrieved 2007-09-16