Kayleigh Hines

Kayleigh Hines
Hines in 2017
Personal information
Full name Kayleigh Hines
Place of birth England
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Reading
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2015 Oxford United W.F.C. 41 (7)
2016–2017 Reading 18 (0)
2017- Oxford United W.F.C. 9 (5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Kayleigh Hines (born 27 February 1991) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Oxford United W.F.C.[1] She previously played for Oxford United.[2]

Early life

Hines began playing football at age 8 and eventually joined a local boys' team where she played until the age of 12.[3] She then joined the Reading F.C.'s Centre of Excellence.[3] As a teenager, Hines played for Arsenal Academy and St Albans.[3] At the age of 18, she travelled to New Jersey in the United States where she played for the New Jersey Blaze[4] and Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) side Millburn Magic.[5] Named to the WPSL's All-East First Team in 2010,[6] Hines also coached the Millburn Magic Under-9 summer select team.[7]

Playing career

Oxford United, 2014–2015

Hines signed with Oxford United in the FAWSL 2 for the league's inaugural season.[8][9] In June 2014, she scored a goal from 40 yards out against Durham helping Reading win 2–1.[10][11] Oxford finished the regular season in ninth place with a 3–12–3 record. Hines made 22 appearances for the club and scored two goals during the 2014 season.[12]

Returning for the 2015 season, Hines scored a brace against Reading leading Oxford United to a draw in April.[13][14] She finished the season with seven goals in 17 appearances.[12] Oxford United finished sixth in the season.

Reading FC, 2016–

In December 2015, it was announced that Hines had signed a professional contract with Reading F.C. in FA WSL 1. Of her signing, Reading manager Kelly Chambers said, 'I have known of Kayleigh's ability for a long time. It's great to get her signature on the dotted line, she will bring a different dimension to our team that maybe we have been lacking previously."[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Kayleigh Hines: Reading FC Women sign Oxford midfielder". BBC. 28 December 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  2. ↑ "Midfielder moves on". Oxford United. 28 October 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 "Kayleigh Hines". FA WSL. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  4. ↑ Saccenti, John (8 June 2011). "Blaze Earn First Victory of Season". East Brunswick Patch. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  5. 1 2 "Royals sign Hines from Oxford Utd for 2016". FA WSL. 28 December 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  6. ↑ "2010 All-East Teams". WPSL. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  7. ↑ "Millburn Magic places second in Pocono Cup". North Jersey. 22 July 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  8. ↑ "Oxford United Ladies get first ever Super League win". BBC. 30 June 2014. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  9. ↑ "Hines double can't save Oxford United women in final game". Oxford Mail. 20 October 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  10. ↑ "Durham boss defends back four despite Oxford setback". Sunderland Echo. 30 June 2014. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  11. ↑ "Oxford United Ladies get first ever Super League win". BBC. 30 June 2014. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  12. 1 2 "Player Stats". Oxford United. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  13. ↑ "Kayleigh Hines brace earns Oxford a point at Reading". BBC. 24 April 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
  14. ↑ "Oxford United 'playing smarter, says Kayleigh Hines". BBC. 18 May 2015. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
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