James Baxendale (footballer, born 1992)

For the Blackpool player of the 1900s, see James Baxendale (footballer, born pre-1900).
James Baxendale
Personal information
Full nameJames Robert Baxendale[1]
Date of birth16 September 1992
Place of birthThorne, England[2]
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing positionWinger
Club information
Current team
Walsall
Number11
Youth career
2008–2010Leeds United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2010–2011Leeds United0(0)
2011–2012Doncaster Rovers2(0)
2011→ Buxton (loan)5(0)
2012→ Hereford United (loan)1(0)
2012–Walsall80(7)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:12, 1 October 2014 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

James Robert Baxendale (born 16 September 1992 in Thorne, South Yorkshire, England) is an English footballer who plays as a winger for Walsall in League One.

Early life

Baxendale attended The McAuley Catholic High School in Doncaster.

Career

Baxendale came through the youth setup at Yorkshire rivals Leeds United and was a regular for the Under-18 side, however he failed to win a professional contract at Elland Road and was released at the end of the 2010–11 season.[3] He signed a one-year contract for Football League Championship side Doncaster Rovers on 1 July 2011 on a free transfer.[4] He made his professional debut on 9 August 2011, in the League Cup win over Tranmere Rovers at the Keepmoat Stadium, coming on as a substitute for Ryan Mason. He made his league debut four days later against West Ham.[5]

On 24 November 2011, he moved on loan to Northern Premier League side Buxton.[6] Baxendale won Buxton's player of the month for December 2011 after a string of impressive displays. His loan spell at Buxton soon extended by 60 days, the maximum allowed under FA rules.[7] In early March, Baxendale's loan spell at Buxton had soon ended.[8]

On 22 March 2012, Hereford United then signed both Baxendale and James Chambers on loan from Doncaster Rovers. On 13 April 2012, Baxendale came onto replace Chambers against Barnet at Underhill to make his debut for the 'Bulls'. The game resulted in a 1–1 draw. In May 2012, Baxendale was released by the club after the expiry of his contract.[9]

On 2 August 2012, Baxendale signed a one-year contract with League One side Walsall and was given number 16.[10][11] After appearing three match being un-used on the substitute bench, he finally made his debut, coming for Ashley Hemmings in a 2–2 draw against Brentford. Fourteen days later, Baxendale scored his first goal in a 2–1 win over Portsmouth; soon score his second and third goal in the first/second game against Preston, with both games was 3–1 victory home and away.[12] Due to his impressive performance at Walsall, he signed an 18-month contract with Walsall in January 2013.[13] After a full season at Walsall, Baxendale says he enjoyed every minutes and described this as his first real season.[14]

On 1 August 2013, Baxendale's impressive form was rewarded when he signed a new three-year contract at Walsall.[15] Shortly after, Baxendale scored the late winner, as he helped Walsall win the second time in the row, in a 2-1 win over Port Vale.[16] He then scored his second goal of the season, in a 3-0 win over Crewe on 14 September 2013.[17] However, despite making forty appearance in the 2013-14 season, Baxendale find himself in and out of the first team, citing "indifferent form and a niggling injury."[18]

References

  1. ↑ "Search 1837 to 2006 – Birth, Marriage and Death indexes". Findmypast.com. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
  2. ↑ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 464. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
  3. ↑ "Academy Trio offered pro deals". 9 May 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
  4. ↑ "DRFC Rovers sign youngster". 1 July 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
  5. ↑ "Doncaster 3–0 Tranmere". BBC News. 6 August 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2011.
  6. ↑ "KEEPMOAT DEPARTURES: Buxton loan for Baxendale while Wilson stays at Walsall". Doncaster Free Press. 24 November 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  7. ↑ "Buxton retain hot-shot striker on loan until end of season". Burton Advertiser. 13 January 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  8. ↑ "Basement sides to clash in six-pointer". Buxton Advertiser. 3 March 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
  9. ↑ "Dozen depart from Rovers". Sky Sports. 18 May 2012.
  10. ↑ "Saddlers sign James Baxendale". Express & Star. 2 August 2012.
  11. ↑ "SQUAD NUMBERS 2013/14". Walsall F.C. 22 July 2013. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  12. ↑ "Walsall 3-1 Preston North End". BBC Sport. 20 September 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  13. ↑ "Baxendale commits to Saddlers". Sky Sports. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  14. ↑ "James Baxendale's joy at Saddlers starts". Express and Star. 11 May 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  15. ↑ "James Baxendale: Walsall winger signs three-year contract". BBC. 1 August 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
  16. ↑ "Port Vale 1 - 2 Walsall". BBC Sport. 6 August 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  17. ↑ "Crewe 0 - 3 Walsall". BBC Sport. 14 September 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  18. ↑ "James Baxendale targets a big role at Walsall". Express and Star. 4 July 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2014.

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