James Baxendale (footballer, born 1992)
 Baxendale in action for Walsall in 2014 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Robert Baxendale | ||
| Date of birth | 16 September 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Thorne, England[1] | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Mansfield Town | ||
| Number | 31 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2010 | Leeds United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2011 | Leeds United | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Doncaster Rovers | 2 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Buxton (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Hereford United (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2012–2016 | Walsall | 103 | (7) |
| 2016 | → Mansfield Town (loan) | 5 | (1) |
| 2016– | Mansfield Town | 0 | (0) |
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10:05, 10 January 2016 (UTC). | |||
James Robert Baxendale (born 16 September 1992) is an English footballer who plays as an Attacking Midfielder for Mansfield Town.
Early life
Born in Thorne, South Yorkshire, Baxendale attended The McAuley Catholic High School in Doncaster.
Career
Early 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.[2] He signed a one-year contract for Football League Championship side Doncaster Rovers on 1 July 2011 on a free transfer.[3] 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.[4]
On 24 November 2011, he moved on loan to Northern Premier League side Buxton.[5] 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.[6] In early March, Baxendale's loan spell at Buxton had soon ended.[7]
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.[8]
Walsall
On 2 August 2012, Baxendale signed a one-year contract with League One side Walsall and was given number 16.[9][10] 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.[11] Due to his impressive performance at Walsall, he signed an 18-month contract with Walsall in January 2013.[12] After a full season at Walsall, Baxendale says he enjoyed every minutes and described this as his first real season.[13]
On 1 August 2013, Baxendale's impressive form was rewarded when he signed a new three-year contract at Walsall.[14] 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.[15] He then scored his second goal of the season, in a 3–0 win over Crewe on 14 September 2013.[16] 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."[17]
Mansfield Town
On 9 January 2016, Baxendale signed for Mansfield Town on a one-month loan.[18] Baxendale scored on his debut against Stevenage, also gaining the man of the match award.[19] He made his moved to Field Mill permanent on 1 February 2016.[20]
Career statistics
- As of 9 January 2016
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Continental | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Doncaster Rovers | 2011–12[21] | Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Hereford United (loan) | 2011–12[21] | League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Walsall | 2012–13[22] | League One | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 4 |
| 2013–14[23] | 40 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 3 | ||
| 2014–15[24] | 28 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 1 | ||
| 2015–16[25] | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||
| Total | 103 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 8 | ||
| Mansfield Town (loan) | 2015–16[25] | League Two | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Career total | 107 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 9 | ||
References
- ↑ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 464. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
- ↑ "Academy Trio offered pro deals". 9 May 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
- ↑ "DRFC Rovers sign youngster". 1 July 2011. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
- ↑ "Doncaster 3–0 Tranmere". BBC News. 6 August 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2011.
- ↑ "KEEPMOAT DEPARTURES: Buxton loan for Baxendale while Wilson stays at Walsall". Doncaster Free Press. 24 November 2011. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
- ↑ "Buxton retain hot-shot striker on loan until end of season". Burton Advertiser. 13 January 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
- ↑ "Basement sides to clash in six-pointer". Buxton Advertiser. 3 March 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
- ↑ "Dozen depart from Rovers". Sky Sports. 18 May 2012.
- ↑ "Saddlers sign James Baxendale". Express & Star. 2 August 2012.
- ↑ "SQUAD NUMBERS 2013/14". Walsall F.C. 22 July 2013. Archived from the original on 26 July 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- ↑ "Walsall 3–1 Preston North End". BBC Sport. 20 September 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- ↑ "Baxendale commits to Saddlers". Sky Sports. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
- ↑ "James Baxendale's joy at Saddlers starts". Express and Star. 11 May 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- ↑ "James Baxendale: Walsall winger signs three-year contract". BBC. 1 August 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- ↑ "Port Vale 1 – 2 Walsall". BBC Sport. 6 August 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- ↑ "Crewe 0 – 3 Walsall". BBC Sport. 14 September 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- ↑ "James Baxendale targets a big role at Walsall". Express and Star. 4 July 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
- ↑ "Murray captures Baxendale ahead of Stevenage match". Mansfield Town. 9 January 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- ↑ "Mansfield 2-1 Stevenage". BBC Sport. 9 January 2016. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- ↑ "Baxendale pens permanent deal". Mansfield Town. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
- 1 2 "Games played by James Baxendale in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- ↑ "Games played by James Baxendale in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- ↑ "Games played by James Baxendale in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- ↑ "Games played by James Baxendale in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
- 1 2 "Games played by James Baxendale in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
