Luke_Haines_(footballer)

Luke Haines (footballer)

Luke Haines (footballer)

English footballer

Luke Ryan Haines (born 15 October 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chippenham Town.

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Early and personal life

Haines was born in Swindon[3] and grew up in Highworth, Wiltshire.[4] He supported Swindon Town as a child.[5]

Career

He first joined Swindon Town's academy at the age of 6 in 2007 and signed his first contract aged 8,[5][6] before signing his first professional contract with the club in May 2019.[7][5][4] He joined National League South side Chippenham Town on loan in July 2019,[6] and made his debut for the club in a 0–0 draw away to St Albans City on 3 August 2019, their opening game of the season.[8] He won Chippenham Town's man of the match award for his performance.[8] Haines scored his first goal for the club on 28 September 2020 with the opening goal of a 2–2 draw at home to Dulwich Hamlet.[2][9] He returned to Swindon Town in December 2019,[10] having made 20 league appearances, scoring once, for Chippenham.[2]

He rejoined Chippenham Town on loan until the end of the season in February 2020.[11] His first appearance back at Chippenham came on 8 February 2020 in a 1–0 victory away to Hemel Hempstead Town,[2] before scoring his second goal for Chippenham in their following match with the only goal of a 1–0 victory at home to Maidstone United.[12][2] He made 5 appearances over this spell, scoring once,[2] prior to the early suspension of the season in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[13]

He joined Hereford on loan on 2 October 2020 on a three-month loan.[14][15] He appeared three times in the National League North before being recalled later that month.[2][15] Haines made his debut for Swindon Town on 10 November 2020 in a 1–0 EFL Trophy victory away to Forest Green Rovers.[16][17][18] On 26 December 2020, Haines rejoined Hereford on a three-month loan deal.[19]

Haines was subsequently signed on a permanent basis by Hereford on 17 May 2021.[20] He was released by the club at the end of the 2022-23 season.[21] In May 2023, he returned to Chippenham Town having had two previous loan spells with the club.[22]

Career statistics

As of end of 2023–24 season[2][23]
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  1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  2. Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

References

  1. [1]
    "Notification of shirt numbers: Swindon Town" (PDF). English Football League. p. 70. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  2. [2]
    Luke Haines at Soccerway. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
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    "Search Results for Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records". www.findmypast.co.uk. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
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    "HAINES: IT MEANS A LOT FOR ME AND MY FAMILY". www.swindontownfc.co.uk. Swindon Town F.C. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
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    Reynolds, Shaun (27 June 2019). "Haines' deal with Town was a childhood dream come true". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
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    Leighfield, Jonathan (25 July 2019). "Chippenham sign Swindon's Haines on loan". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
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    Reynolds, Shaun (9 May 2019). "Town confirm four second-year scholars are offered full-time contracts". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  8. [8]
    Leighfield, Jonathan (4 August 2019). "NATIONAL LEAGUE: Collier praises loanee Haines after opening-day draw". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  9. [9]
    "REPORT: Chippenham Town 2-2 Dulwich Hamlet, National League South – Sat 28th Sept 2019". www.pitchero.com. Chippenham Town F.C. 28 September 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  10. [10]
    Reynolds, Shaun (3 January 2020). "NATIONAL LEAGUE: Collier left frustrated by Christmas points return". The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
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    Leighfield, Jonathan (6 February 2020). "Wellens: I'll never shut anyone out". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  12. [12]
    Leighfield, Jonathan (16 February 2020). "NATIONAL LEAGUE: Haines heads Town to victory against United". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  13. [13]
    "National League 'indefinitely suspends' season due to coronavirus outbreak". the Guardian. 31 March 2020. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
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    Thomas, James (2 October 2020). "Hereford FC reveal their fifth signing of the day". Hereford Times. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  15. [15]
    Goddard, Ben (31 October 2020). "Haines returns to parent club Swindon". Hereford Times. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
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    Leighfield, Jonathan (13 November 2020). "Academy grad Haines urged to take his chance by caretaker boss Hunt". Swindon Advertiser. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
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    Leighfield, Jonathan (11 November 2020). "We assess the Town players after their 1-0 win over Forest Green in the EFL Trophy". This Is Wiltshire. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
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    "Forest Green Rovers vs. Swindon Town - 10 November 2020 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  19. [19]
    "Luke Haines rejoins Hereford on loan". Swindon Town FC. 26 December 2020.
  20. [20]
    "Luke Haines signs for Hereford FC for next season". Hereford Times. 17 May 2021.
  21. [21]
    "Football Update Following Talks Between Current Squad And New Manager Paul Caddis". www.herefordfc.co.uk. 29 April 2023.
  22. [22]
    "Luke Haines returns to Chippenham Town". chippenhamtown.com. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  23. [23]
    "Luke Haines". www.aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk. Aylesbury United F.C. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
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    "England - L. Haines - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
  25. [25]
    "Gosport 1-3 Hereford". www.herefordfc.co.uk. Hereford F.C. 3 October 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
    Goddard, Ben (14 October 2020). "FA Cup latest updates: Stafford Rangers 3 Hereford FC 1". Hereford Times. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
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