Gavin Caines
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Gavin Liam Caines is an English
footballer who is currently with non league outfit Eastwood Town
.
Caines began his career as a trainee with Walsall F.C.
, but without making any first team league appearances he left to sign for Cheltenham Town
in July 2004 after a trial period in pre-season which saw him score on his first appearance against Bishops Cleeve. In his time with Walsall he spent an 11 game spell out on loan at Stafford Rangers.
In his first full season at Whaddon Road
Caines won the Young Player of the Year award, and the next season was involved in the clubs promotion to League One
. He became a regular squad member during the 2006–07
and 2007–08
seasons as Cheltenham consolidated their position in League One. Caines played only 8 league games in his final season at Cheltenham, a season which ended in relegation back to League Two
. He was released from his contract in May 2009.
In August 2009, Caines signed for Conference National
side Kidderminster Harriers
on a one year contract. He played 33 league games, though later fell out of favour with new Harriers manager Steve Burr
and was loaned to divisional rivals Luton Town
for the rest of the season on 25 March 2010. His loan at Luton finished on 7 May 2010, with Caines not having made a single appearance for the club.
On August 6, 2010, he appeared as a trialist for fellow Conference side Wrexham in their 0–0 friendly draw against Stoke City.
On August 13, 2010, he put pen to paper and signed for Conference side Forest Green Rovers after a busy week for the club in the transfer market, he became one of eight new signings. He made his debut the next day, scoring in a 3–1 away loss against Mansfield Town
. After making 43 league appearances in his first season with Forest Green, Caines was offered a new contract by Dave Hockaday
for the 2011-12 season. Caines rejected the offer however and left the club.
Caines then dropped down a level and linked up with Eastwood Town
in August 2011 who are jointly managed by Caines former playing team mate at Forest Green and Cheltenham, Craig Armstrong
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer who is currently with non league outfit Eastwood Town
Eastwood Town F.C.
Eastwood Town F.C. is a football club from Eastwood, Nottinghamshire formed in 1953, currently playing in the Conference North.-History:Although there was a football club named Eastwood Town operating in the Nottinghamshire Alliance in 1921, its was only in existence for two years. It was not until...
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Caines began his career as a trainee with Walsall F.C.
Walsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
, but without making any first team league appearances he left to sign for Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
in July 2004 after a trial period in pre-season which saw him score on his first appearance against Bishops Cleeve. In his time with Walsall he spent an 11 game spell out on loan at Stafford Rangers.
In his first full season at Whaddon Road
Whaddon Road
Whaddon Road is a football stadium in Cheltenham, England. It is the home ground of Cheltenham Town F.C. and shared with Gloucester City A.F.C.. It has a total capacity of 7,066, with a mixture of seating and terracing...
Caines won the Young Player of the Year award, and the next season was involved in the clubs promotion to League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
. He became a regular squad member during the 2006–07
2006-07 in English football
The 2006–07 season was the 127th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* The number of divisions at Level 8 of the English football league system increased from four to five...
and 2007–08
2007-08 in English football
The 2007–08 season was the 128th season of competitive football in England.-European competitions:In October 2007 Arsenal equalled the UEFA Champions League record victory with a 7–0 win over Slavia Prague at the Emirates Stadium. The record was broken the following month when Liverpool...
seasons as Cheltenham consolidated their position in League One. Caines played only 8 league games in his final season at Cheltenham, a season which ended in relegation back to League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
. He was released from his contract in May 2009.
In August 2009, Caines signed for Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Kidderminster Harriers
Kidderminster Harriers F.C.
Kidderminster Harriers F.C. are an English football club based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire formed in 1886 They currently play in the Conference National and have played at Aggborough Stadium since they were formed...
on a one year contract. He played 33 league games, though later fell out of favour with new Harriers manager Steve Burr
Steve Burr
Steve Burr is a former English footballer and current manager of Conference National side Kidderminster Harriers-Playing career:...
and was loaned to divisional rivals Luton Town
Luton Town F.C.
Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
for the rest of the season on 25 March 2010. His loan at Luton finished on 7 May 2010, with Caines not having made a single appearance for the club.
On August 6, 2010, he appeared as a trialist for fellow Conference side Wrexham in their 0–0 friendly draw against Stoke City.
On August 13, 2010, he put pen to paper and signed for Conference side Forest Green Rovers after a busy week for the club in the transfer market, he became one of eight new signings. He made his debut the next day, scoring in a 3–1 away loss against Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
. After making 43 league appearances in his first season with Forest Green, Caines was offered a new contract by Dave Hockaday
Dave Hockaday
David "Dave" Hockaday is an English former professional footballer who played as a right-back. He is currently first team manager at Conference National club Forest Green Rovers.-Playing career:...
for the 2011-12 season. Caines rejected the offer however and left the club.
Caines then dropped down a level and linked up with Eastwood Town
Eastwood Town F.C.
Eastwood Town F.C. is a football club from Eastwood, Nottinghamshire formed in 1953, currently playing in the Conference North.-History:Although there was a football club named Eastwood Town operating in the Nottinghamshire Alliance in 1921, its was only in existence for two years. It was not until...
in August 2011 who are jointly managed by Caines former playing team mate at Forest Green and Cheltenham, Craig Armstrong
Craig Armstrong
Craig Armstrong, OBE is a Scottish composer of modern orchestral music, electronica and film scores.Armstrong's score for William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet earned him a BAFTA for Achievement in Film Music and an Ivor Novello...
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External links
- Gavin Caines player profile at forestgreenroversfc.com
- Gavin Caines player profile at ctfc.com