Alex Thomas Cairns was born on 4 January 1993 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Leeds United.
16 Facts About Alex Cairns
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Nevertheless, Alex Cairns was promoted ahead of Rachubka and retained his position on the bench for the following weeks until Grayson signed veteran goalkeeper Maik Taylor on a short-term basis to act as cover.
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Alex Cairns made no further appearances in the first-team squad at Leeds for the remainder of the season as new manager Neil Warnock favoured five outfield players on the bench.
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At Stalybridge Celtic's end of season awards on 27 April 2013, Alex Cairns won the Player of the Year, Players' Player of the Year and Supporters' Player of the Year awards.
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Alex Cairns remained the second choice at Leeds even after Kenny's return from injury.
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On 16 May 2014, Alex Cairns extended his contract with Leeds by a further year.
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On 13 May 2015, Alex Cairns was released by Leeds United after his contract expired.
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On 29 July 2015, Alex Cairns signed a six-month contract at Chesterfield.
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Alex Cairns left the club on 7 January 2016 after his contract expired, having made no appearances.
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The day after his release from Chesterfield, Alex Cairns signed a contract with Rotherham United until the end of the season.
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In July 2016, Alex Cairns signed for League One club Fleetwood Town, where he went on to establish himself in the first team.
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Alex Cairns played a total of 81 games in his first two seasons at the club, keeping 34 clean sheets.
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On 26 November 2022, Alex Cairns joined League Two side Hartlepool United on a seven-day emergency loan deal.
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On 23 June 2023, Alex Cairns signed a permanent deal with Salford City.
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On 8 July 2024, Alex Cairns rejoined Leeds United on a permanent deal.
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Alex Cairns's funeral was attended by Cairns and several members of the Leeds first-team squad.