John Akinde
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| John Akinde | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Akinde | |
| Date of birth | 8 July 1989 | |
| Place of birth | Gravesend, England | |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | |
| Playing position | Forward | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Wycombe Wanderers (on loan from Bristol City) |
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| Number | 27 | |
| Youth career | ||
| Ebbsfleet United | ||
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2006–2008 2007 2008– 2009– |
Ebbsfleet United → Margate (loan) Bristol City → Wycombe Wanderers (loan) |
28 (10) 7 (0) 7 (1) 11 (7) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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John Akinde (born 8 July 1989 in Gravesend, Kent) is an English footballer who plays for Wycombe Wanderers on loan from Bristol City. He signed for Bristol City following the first ever transfer decided by a fans poll, in this case by the members of MyFootballClub.[1]
Prior to playing for Bristol City, Akinde played for Ebbsfleet United where he was a graduate of the academy. In 28 league appearances for Ebbsfleet, Akinde scored 10 goals, he also won the FA Trophy with Ebbsfleet in the season before joining Bristol City.
He scored on his debut for Bristol City in a 2–2 draw against Plymouth Argyle.[2] Later in the season, Akinde signed for an initial month on loan to Wycombe Wanderers, on 11 March 2009. He also scored on his Wycombe debut, netting twice against Brentford in a 3–3 draw. Further goals against Barnet and Darlington led to the loan deal being extended until the end of the season.
[edit] References
- ^ Sinnott, John (2008-08-29). "Supporters approve sale of player". BBC Sport. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/g/gravesend_and_northfleet/7585165.stm. Retrieved on 2008-08-29.
- ^ Dulin, David (2008-10-01). "Bristol City 2-2 Plymouth: John Akinde sparks Robins revival on debut". The Daily Mirror. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2008/10/01/bristol-city-2-2-plymouth-john-akinde-sparks-robins-revival-on-debut-115875-20763996/. Retrieved on 2008-10-16.
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