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 A.F.C. Bournemouth at Wembley Stadium.

John Bailey
Personal information
Date of birth (1969-05-06) 6 May 1969
Place of birth London, England
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1987–1989 Croydon 82 (1 sub) (3)
1994–1995 Enfield
1995–2000 Bournemouth 137 (13)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He started off in Croydon's youth side and, his potential evident, moved up to the first team, playing between 1987-89. After playing for non-league Enfield from 1994–1995, 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
  1. Soccerbase Retrieved 2007-09-16
  2. BBC Sport - Cherries reunite for Bailey - 15 March 2004 Retrieved 2007-09-16
  3. BBC Sport - Bailey hangs up his boots - 25 October 2000 Retrieved 2007-09-16


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