Rikki Bains
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Rikki Lee Bains is an English professional footballer currently playing for Barwell
in the Northern Premier League Division One South
. He is a defender
.
where he had been since he was 11 years of age. At the end of the 2005–06 season
, Bains was released by Coventry after failing to make the first team squad.
side Accrington Stanley
to add strength to their backline for the return to league football. His debut was as a substitute at home to Bury
where he came on after 22 minutes for Danny Ventre
and was denied a clean sheet on his debut due to a 77th-minute goal from Andy Bishop
. He played two more games, before Leam Richardson
took over at right back, seeing Bains dropped from the first team. He never regained his place in the team and left the club.
side Tamworth
. Bains proved to be a hit with Tamworth and their fans, and even though the club were relegated from the Conference National
at the end of the 2006–07 season
, Bains committed his future to the club for the 2007–08 season
in the Conference North
.
, and played for Corby Town
and Macclesfield, before signing for Darlington
in August 2009 after impressing during training. On 6 November 2009, Baines signed for Conference North
club Blyth Spartans
on loan. He scored one goal (against Morpeth Town
in the Northumberland Senior Cup
) in seven appearances in league and cup competitions, before returning to Darlington. In January 2010, Bains signed for Conference National
club Gateshead
again on loan, until the end of the season, with a view to a permanent deal. He returned to Darlington at the end of the Conference North season, and was released early from his Darlington contract.
, but after they were wound up in September 2010, he signed for Hinckley United
on 1 October 2010.
Barwell F.C.
Barwell Football Club is an association football club based in Barwell, near Hinckley in Leicestershire, currently playing in the Southern Football League Premier Division.-History:...
in the Northern Premier League Division One South
Northern Premier League Division One South
Division One South is one of the two second-tier divisions of the Northern Premier League. It is at Step 4 of the National League System, placing it seven divisions below the Premier League...
. He is a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
.
Coventry City
Bains, who is of Asian origin, began his career as a trainee with Coventry CityCoventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
where he had been since he was 11 years of age. At the end of the 2005–06 season
2005-06 in English football
The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:*The rebuilt Wembley Stadium was due to open in time for the FA Cup final in May. However, in August 2005, The Football Association reserved the Millennium Stadium as a backup, as there was some doubt whether...
, Bains was released by Coventry after failing to make the first team squad.
Accrington Stanley
Bains was picked up by League TwoFootball 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....
side Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley F.C.
Accrington Stanley is an English association football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the North West of England, who play in Football League Two, the fourth-highest division in the English football league system....
to add strength to their backline for the return to league football. His debut was as a substitute at home to Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
where he came on after 22 minutes for Danny Ventre
Danny Ventre
Daniel James Ventre is an English footballer who played in the Football League for Accrington Stanley, and since 2007 has played in the League of Ireland for Sligo Rovers.-England:...
and was denied a clean sheet on his debut due to a 77th-minute goal from Andy Bishop
Andy Bishop
Andrew Jamie "Andy" Bishop is an English footballer who plays for Bury as a striker.-Walsall:Born in Cannock, Staffordshire, Bishop started his career at Walsall's youth system as a trainee, signing a professional contract on 9 August 2002. He joined Kidderminster Harriers on a one-month loan on...
. He played two more games, before Leam Richardson
Leam Richardson
Leam Nathan Richardson is an English footballer playing for Accrington Stanley. His previous clubs include Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Notts County and Blackpool. He is also a coach at Leeds United's academy which he combines whilst playing for Accrington.-Career:Richardson started his...
took over at right back, seeing Bains dropped from the first team. He never regained his place in the team and left the club.
Tamworth
On 18 January 2007, just before his 19th birthday, he joined Conference NationalConference 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 Tamworth
Tamworth F.C.
Tamworth Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in the town of Tamworth, Staffordshire. Nicknamed 'The Lambs', they are currently members of the Conference National, the fifth highest tier in the English league system....
. Bains proved to be a hit with Tamworth and their fans, and even though the club were relegated from the 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...
at the end of the 2006–07 season
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...
, Bains committed his future to the club for the 2007–08 season
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...
in the Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
.
Darlington
Bains spent time on loan at King's LynnKing's Lynn F.C.
King's Lynn F.C. was an English football club based in King's Lynn, Norfolk. Established in 1879, they were wound up at the High Court on 25 November 2009 with debts of £77,000 and went out of business in December after a failed appeal...
, and played for Corby Town
Corby Town F.C.
Corby Town F.C. is an English football club based in Corby, Northamptonshire. They will be members of the Conference North for the 2011–12 season. The Steelmen play their home games at the newly built Steel Park, adjacent to their previous ground, Rockingham Triangle Sports Stadium, which is...
and Macclesfield, before signing for Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
in August 2009 after impressing during training. On 6 November 2009, Baines signed for Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
club Blyth Spartans
Blyth Spartans A.F.C.
Blyth Spartans A.F.C. are a professional football club who play in the Conference North, and are based in the town of Blyth, Northumberland, England. They are often the most Northerly team in whichever league or cup they are playing in. They are managed by former Spartans player Steve Cuggy.They...
on loan. He scored one goal (against Morpeth Town
Morpeth Town A.F.C.
Morpeth Town A.F.C. is a football club based in Morpeth in Northumberland, England. Their home ground is Craik Park in Morpeth, which has a 400m cinder track running around the edge of the pitch. The stadium has a small stand with 100 seats. The clubs traditional colours are amber and black...
in the Northumberland Senior Cup
Northumberland Senior Cup
The Northumberland Senior Cup is an annual football competition held between the clubs of the Northumberland Football Association which was first played in 1884. It is the senior county cup for the footballing county of Northumberland, which includes Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, and...
) in seven appearances in league and cup competitions, before returning to Darlington. In January 2010, Bains 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...
club Gateshead
Gateshead F.C.
Gateshead Football Club are a professional Association football club, based in Gateshead, England. They currently play in the Conference National, the fifth level of the English football league system.Ian Bogie is the current manager....
again on loan, until the end of the season, with a view to a permanent deal. He returned to Darlington at the end of the Conference North season, and was released early from his Darlington contract.
Hinckley United
Bains started the 2010-2011 season with Ilkeston TownIlkeston Town F.C.
Ilkeston Football Club is an English football club based at the New Manor Ground in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.-History:The club was established in 1894 as Ilkeston Town F.C.....
, but after they were wound up in September 2010, he signed for Hinckley United
Hinckley United F.C.
Hinckley United Football Club are an English football club, from Hinckley, Leicestershire currently playing in the Conference North. Formed only in 1997, the club has risen from the Southern League Midland/West Division to the Conference North in those 14 years...
on 1 October 2010.